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Post by snowman on Sept 3, 2022 7:42:06 GMT
Bristol Community Transport, part of HCT Group, ceases operations tonight (Friday 2nd September). Metrobus m1 will not operate over the weekend, but will continue from Monday 5th September with a different (as yet unnamed) operator. Local authorities are working to find alternative operators for eleven other bus routes in and around Bristol. The m1 will be operated by First from Monday. Very strange announcement from First, no weekend service (just listing alternative services), and no mention of what happens on Monday (the timetable is in forthcoming timetables section, but no obvious hint to look in that section and scroll to M1) www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/news-and-service-updates/updates/metrobus-m1-alternative-weekend-services |
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Post by barrypotter on Sept 6, 2022 16:59:59 GMT
Don't know if this exactly counts as a ceased bus company, but here goes. Just been announced that McGills are to take over the operations of First Scotland East, lock, stock and barrel, from 19 September.
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Post by SILENCED on Sept 6, 2022 17:34:05 GMT
Don't know if this exactly counts as a ceased bus company, but here goes. Just been announced that McGills are to take over the operations of First Scotland East, lock, stock and barrel, from 19 September. Who announced this and where? |
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Post by barrypotter on Sept 6, 2022 17:36:01 GMT
Don't know if this exactly counts as a ceased bus company, but here goes. Just been announced that McGills are to take over the operations of First Scotland East, lock, stock and barrel, from 19 September. Who announced this and where? first Scotland East let their staff know at 1700 today. If I was able to attach, I would do. |
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Post by southlondon413 on Sept 6, 2022 19:24:46 GMT
Who announced this and where? first Scotland East let their staff know at 1700 today. If I was able to attach, I would do. |
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Sept 10, 2022 7:08:07 GMT
Don't know if this exactly counts as a ceased bus company, but here goes. Just been announced that McGills are to take over the operations of First Scotland East, lock, stock and barrel, from 19 September. This is interesting news in itself. It means we can then ride from Gourock to Edinburgh on just McGills buses. I would not however consider it a ceased bus company. Really just a "realignment" between First and McGills. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2022 15:52:25 GMT
Southampton Minilink will cease trading from the close of service this coming Sunday, 9th October. The following was posted on their Facebook page today:
Important customer information
Unfortunately due to unforseen circumstances Southampton Mini Link will close after service on 09/10/22.
A limited service will be in operation for the rest of this week details will follow shortly.
I personally have been suffering from some returning health issues over the past few months and my partner has been taken unwell over the weekend. I therefore am unable to dedicate the time to the business as I need to be at home to look after family. We are not a large operator and do not have access to large resources to allow me to do both so I'm very sorry I have to come to this decision.
I thank all of our customers and staff personally for all of there hard work and hope another operator will come forward and step in to cover the routes we operate. The past year has been one of the highlights of my time in the bus industry and we have achieved so much with our popular services in Southampton.
All of our creditors including employees will be satisfied in full with all payments expected to be made no later than 31/10/22. We will be in contact with everyone shortly with more details.
Thank you
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2022 12:37:18 GMT
The above seems to have now changed following the proprietor finding a manager. Now planned for 14 to end on Friday (7th), a reduced weekday C to run until 28th, current weekend 13A to run until 30th, and then the proposed 13A seven day/week enhancement to commence from 31st.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2022 9:48:44 GMT
Southampton Minilink is back on the closure list… again… From their Facebook: Service Update 12/10/22 Despite our best efforts to secure a new manager/owner to take over the business talks with the potential purchaser have broken down. We can confirm as a result of this all Southampton Mini Link operations will cease after 1700hrs on 28/10/22 For details of alternative services please see www.traveline.infoAll roadside publicity will be removed over the next couple of days. We thank you for your custom. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2022 18:27:39 GMT
Scarlet Band will cease trading from close of service Saturday 29th October 2022. Several factors are reportedly to blame including the loss of some contracts, break-ins at the yard, issues acquiring spares for vehicles and driver recruitment. They operate a fair number of routes in the Durham and surrounding areas, with a sizable fleet of mostly Optare Solos and Enviro 200s.
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Post by wirewiper on Nov 15, 2022 11:15:52 GMT
Scarlet Band will cease trading from close of service Saturday 29th October 2022. Several factors are reportedly to blame including the loss of some contracts, break-ins at the yard, issues acquiring spares for vehicles and driver recruitment. They operate a fair number of routes in the Durham and surrounding areas, with a sizable fleet of mostly Optare Solos and Enviro 200s. There is an article about this in the December 2022 issue of Buses Magazine. Although it won some new tenders, it lost its key Durham Park & Ride contract to Gateshead Central Taxis and its Barnard Castle routes to Weardale Motor Services. Closing the company allows the other contracts to be reassigned to these two operators, plus Hodgson's of Barnard Castle, and gives the staff the opportunity to retain their jobs by transferring to the other companies under TUPE regulations. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2022 19:23:46 GMT
Aberfeldy Motor Services will cease trading at the end of the year as the owners feel its the right time to retire. A statement on their website reads:
WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO RETIRE AT THE END OF THIS YEAR.
The past three years have been very challenging due to the ongoing Covid outbreak and all the uncertainty that brought, now we have the financial uncertainty forecast for the coming year and unfortunately Covid has not gone away. The nationwide shortage of drivers has impacted on our operations and we are finding that hotels have been more difficult to deal with as where there used to be a good working relationship, it is all now down to price and profit margins, although we have to say that some of the family run hotels we have dealt with for a number of years have been very accommodating. This is not a decision we have taken lightly as we have been in business for the last 47 years and have run Holiday Tours for 42 years, during this time we have gained not just loyal customers, but good friends.
Our last tour will go out on the 30th December 2022.
Your support has been invaluable to us, especially during the Pandemic and it has meant so much to us to know that we have such loyal customers.
It’s now time for us to pack our suitcase and enjoy a long overdue holiday and we wish you all well.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2023 17:15:12 GMT
LJ Edwards of Polegate have ceased trading with immediate effect. At the time of writing they had authorisation for 12 vehicles. The following was posted on their Facebook page at lunchtime:-
“We are sorry to inform you that we have made the decision to close our business with immediate effect. We are working through cancelling all our short break and day trip bookings.
We shall email/post your cancelled booking and card refund receipt(s). At the moment we are refunding all card payments directly through our booking system, payments made to us by cheque, voucher or cash will be looked at later.
If you have other bookings with us, please be patient as we endeavour to work our way through all the bookings in order. We will try to do this as quickly as possible.
We are sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment caused and would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your custom.
From all at L.J. Edwards”
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Post by greenboy on Jan 5, 2023 19:15:01 GMT
LJ Edwards of Polegate have ceased trading with immediate effect. At the time of writing they had authorisation for 12 vehicles. The following was posted on their Facebook page at lunchtime:- “We are sorry to inform you that we have made the decision to close our business with immediate effect. We are working through cancelling all our short break and day trip bookings. We shall email/post your cancelled booking and card refund receipt(s). At the moment we are refunding all card payments directly through our booking system, payments made to us by cheque, voucher or cash will be looked at later. If you have other bookings with us, please be patient as we endeavour to work our way through all the bookings in order. We will try to do this as quickly as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment caused and would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your custom. From all at L.J. Edwards” Great shame, they had a very good reputation locally and their coaches always looked pristine. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2023 21:00:45 GMT
LJ Edwards of Polegate have ceased trading with immediate effect. At the time of writing they had authorisation for 12 vehicles. The following was posted on their Facebook page at lunchtime:- “We are sorry to inform you that we have made the decision to close our business with immediate effect. We are working through cancelling all our short break and day trip bookings. We shall email/post your cancelled booking and card refund receipt(s). At the moment we are refunding all card payments directly through our booking system, payments made to us by cheque, voucher or cash will be looked at later. If you have other bookings with us, please be patient as we endeavour to work our way through all the bookings in order. We will try to do this as quickly as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment caused and would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your custom. From all at L.J. Edwards” Great shame, they had a very good reputation locally and their coaches always looked pristine. The Ready Group (who own Readybus of Slough, Turbostyle of Crawley, and Arena Travel now in Staines) have acquired the name. The LJ Edwards Twitter has posted the following: 📣 Exciting news: The Ready Group has acquired the brand L.J. Edwards Coach Hire & will reopen on Monday 23rd January 2023 to offer trips & short breaks! Cancelled bookings will be contacted. Let's travel together again! 😉 🚌 Learn about The Ready Group:https://bit.ly/3wj5sUk |
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