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Post by wirewiper on Apr 24, 2023 9:11:22 GMT
Go Goodwins Group has terminated its "Little Gem" contracted bus services in Greater Manchester with virtually no notice. An announcement was made at 5pm on Friday 21st April that last day of operation would be Saturday 22nd April. Transport for Greater Manchester is trying to arrange emergency cover for as many routes as possible, and aims to have all emergency contracts in place by Tuesday 2nd May. tfgm.com/little-gem-buses |
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Post by SILENCED on Apr 24, 2023 9:46:14 GMT
Go Goodwins Group has terminated its "Little Gem" contracted bus services in Greater Manchester with virtually no notice. An announcement was made at 5pm on Friday 21st April that last day of operation would be Saturday 22nd April. Transport for Greater Manchester is trying to arrange emergency cover for as many routes as possible, and aims to have all emergency contracts in place by Tuesday 2nd May. tfgm.com/little-gem-busesYou threaten to take someone's business away, don't be surprised when companies get the hump! |
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Post by MoEnviro on Apr 24, 2023 9:59:07 GMT
Go Goodwins Group has terminated its "Little Gem" contracted bus services in Greater Manchester with virtually no notice. An announcement was made at 5pm on Friday 21st April that last day of operation would be Saturday 22nd April. Transport for Greater Manchester is trying to arrange emergency cover for as many routes as possible, and aims to have all emergency contracts in place by Tuesday 2nd May. tfgm.com/little-gem-busesYou threaten to take someone's business away, don't be surprised when companies get the hump! In there letter to staff they blame rising fuel costs, increase in accidents and insurance costs. As well as fines and close scrutiny from TfGM which relates to poor performance on there contracted services. But all drivers have been given jobs at Diamond's Eccles depot. |
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Post by wirewiper on Apr 26, 2023 17:01:21 GMT
Go Goodwins Group has terminated its "Little Gem" contracted bus services in Greater Manchester with virtually no notice. An announcement was made at 5pm on Friday 21st April that last day of operation would be Saturday 22nd April. Transport for Greater Manchester is trying to arrange emergency cover for as many routes as possible, and aims to have all emergency contracts in place by Tuesday 2nd May. tfgm.com/little-gem-busesSome more about the termination of "Little Gem" services and TfGM's involvement. It is worth noting that one contract operated on behalf of East Cheshire Council has been transferred to the main Go Goodwins O-licence and this company is still very much a going concern. www.route-one.net/news/little-gem-owner-hits-back-over-closure-of-bus-operation/ |
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Post by wirewiper on Jun 21, 2023 7:47:40 GMT
People's Bus of Aintree, Liverpool is to be taken over by Stagecoach Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire. All the routes, 21 staff and 23 vehicles will transfer to Gillmoss Depot on Sunday 9th July. People's Bus commenced operations in 2002 and largely concentrated on schools work, although it also operates football shuttles and in recent years has taken on tendered local bus services, buying new vehicles for these. www.route-one.net/news/peoplesbus-fleet-and-bus-services-sold-to-stagecoach/ |
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Post by ThinLizzy on Aug 1, 2023 23:59:33 GMT
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Post by wirewiper on Aug 24, 2023 13:57:24 GMT
The coach operator Elcock Reisen of Telford, Shropshire, unexpectedly went into administration on Wednesday 23rd August. Although tours were still taking place the day before, all future bookings have been cancelled and its offices will be closed as of Friday 25th August. Refunds for cancelled tours are expected to be a task for the administrators. The company placed thirteen new coaches into service last year and had looked set to capitalise on a rejuvenated coach travel market following the Covid pandemic. Previously greengrocers and game dealers in Much Wenlock, the company started operating char-a-bancs on day trips and private hires after the First World War. The area's famous Iron Bridge (after which the Ironbridge Gorge is named) still features on the coaches today. The business, under the name M H Elcock & Son Ltd., held an international O-licence for 35 vehicles at the time of going into administration. www.route-one.net/news/elcock-reisen-placed-into-administration-after-95-years/ |
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Post by wirewiper on Dec 29, 2023 10:19:03 GMT
Charlton-on-Otmoor Services on Oxfordshire has ceased operating local bus services. The last route, a Friday-only shopping service to Bicester, ceased after operation on Friday 15th December. Coach operations will continue.
Titterington's of Penrith is closing in January 2024 as its three Directors are retiring. Its final holiday tour will end on 2nd January. The company has operated coaches for 97 years.
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Post by wirewiper on Jan 10, 2024 18:04:23 GMT
Peter Carol Coaches of Bristol ceased operations at the end of 2023 when its owners, Peter and Carol Collis retired. The company was known for its maroon-based livery and operated a number of low-capacity VIP coaches over the years.
At the close of operation the company held a standard International O-licence for six vehicles.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2024 18:24:56 GMT
People's Bus of Aintree, Liverpool is to be taken over by Stagecoach Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire. All the routes, 21 staff and 23 vehicles will transfer to Gillmoss Depot on Sunday 9th July. People's Bus commenced operations in 2002 and largely concentrated on schools work, although it also operates football shuttles and in recent years has taken on tendered local bus services, buying new vehicles for these. www.route-one.net/news/peoplesbus-fleet-and-bus-services-sold-to-stagecoach/People's Bus will be back soon, armed with TE1095. |
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Post by joefrombow on Jul 12, 2024 15:00:20 GMT
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Post by ThinLizzy on Jul 13, 2024 10:12:04 GMT
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Post by ThinLizzy on Jul 23, 2024 22:55:49 GMT
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Post by lonmark on Aug 13, 2024 11:45:15 GMT
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Post by greenboy on Aug 13, 2024 12:31:33 GMT
Very sad, a great company always professionally run by very nice people. |
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