Chambers (bus company)
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| Parent | Go-Ahead Group |
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| Founded | 1877 |
| Headquarters | Sudbury |
| Service area |
Essex Suffolk |
| Service type | Bus & coach services |
| Alliance | Hedingham Omnibuses |
| Routes | 9 (September 2015) |
| Fleet | 27 (June 2012) |
| Chief executive | George Mutch |
| Website | www.chambersbus.co.uk/ |
Chambers[1] is bus and coach operator based in Bures in Suffolk, England. It is a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group.
History
In 1877 H Chambers commenced a horse-drawn bus business in Bures. In 1918 the first bus was purchased to operate a twice weekly service between Sudbury and Colchester. By the late 1930s routes were operated to Halstead and Haverhill. It also diversified into the haulage business, Chambers exited from this business in the 1960s.[2]
In June 2012 Chambers was sold to the Go-Ahead Group with 27 buses.[3] The depot was not included in the sale with operations moving to fellow Go-Ahead company Hedingham Omnibuses in Sudbury although it still trades under the Chambers name.
Services
As at October 2010, Chambers operate seven services. Both urban and rural areas are served, many of the company's routes running into Sudbury, and serving the bus station near Sudbury railway station. It also operates coach charter services.
Fleet
As at June 2012 the fleet consisted of 27 buses and coaches.[3] Since the Go-Ahead purchase a new red and maroon fleet livery has been introduced.
Routes
Chambers bus company have nine routes. Most routes operate between Essex and Suffolk.
See also
References
- ↑ Companies House extract company no 327497 HC Chambers & Sons Limited
- ↑ HC Chambers & Son Ltd Bures Online
- 1 2 Go-Ahead Group Acquires HC Chambers & Son Limited Go-Ahead Group 6 June 2012
External links
Media related to Chambers at Wikimedia Commons- Company website
- Flickr gallery
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