Central Buses

[Trident 4194]

So much for the rumours being a load on nonsense....

Be interesting to see if they get rid of routes such as 25. They've ended up with the 142 again!

[Solo1]

Wonder why Geoff has sold up

[winston]

Be interesting to see if they get rid of routes such as 25. They've ended up with the 142 again!

I think the 25 will be quickly cancelled. You're not going to compete with yourself for long... plus the 108 & 318

[Kevin]

Sad times. Also mad irony in Central Buses being the company that stepped in on routes that Diamond got rid of

[Steveminor]

I would like to wish Geoff & his family all the best of luck in all their future endeavour. It's been a great privilege working with you in bog & cog & your input will be sorely missed.
Goodbye from bus operations my friend.

[Kevin]

Would the new overlords cease the joint day ranger tickets covering Midland Classic and D&G services?

[Tony]

The list of vehicles I have been sent this morning is the entire fleet with the exception of the Routemaster.

[Dom]

The list of vehicles I have been sent this morning is the entire fleet with the exception of the Routemaster.

Presuming they will all be moving over to Diamond?

[Trident 4194]

Central was easily the most successful independent in the West Midlands- gaining £1.9 million value is a massive accomplishment

[winston]

Central was easily the most successful independent in the West Midlands- gaining £1.9 million value is a massive accomplishment

Successful up until recently, you could argue if things were still going well that they wouldn't entertain selling out. I suspect the competition with Arriva killed their finances.

£1.5 million of the takeover price is the fleet, the underlying business is worth £450k.

[Dylanbusboy45]

What a shame ...
Easily the most presentable and successful independent in the West Midlands. I hope Johnson's aren't next

[Jack]

Shame, they were a decent little operator. Their vehicles are always in mint condition.

[Sandy Lane]

In Coventry how will this afftect the Central 1 route and the Diamond X30 route? I can see them being merged somehow?

[the trainbasher]

In Coventry how will this afftect the Central 1 route and the Diamond X30 route? I can see them being merged somehow?

The #1 is tendered

[Sandy Lane]

The #1 is tendered

Still, I wonder if there is a way of reducing the 4 buses used across both route to 3?offers cost saving.