Rambler Coaches
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Volvo 9700 in April 2009 | |
| Parent |
Colin Rowland John Goodwin |
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| Founded | 18 April 1924 |
| Headquarters | St Leonards-on-Sea |
| Locale | East Sussex |
| Service type | Bus & coach operator |
| Routes | 8 |
| Fleet | 42 (September 2014) |
| Website | www.ramblercoaches.co.uk |
Rambler Coaches[1] is a bus and coach tour operator in Hastings, East Sussex.
History
Rambler Coaches was founded on 18 April 1924 by Richard Rowland.[2] Operations ceased during World War II when the fleet of three coaches was requestioned. Operations recommenced in 1946. In 1966, Rowland died with the business being taken over by his 16 year old son Colin.[3][4]
In 1974 Colin formed Rambler Minicoaches in partnership with John Goodwin, Later the two businesses were combined with Colin, his mother and Goodwin each having a one-third share.[3][4]
Services
Rambler operate free services to Tesco supermarkets in Bexhill and Hastings.[4][5]
Fleet
As at September 2014 the fleet consisted of 42 buses and coaches.[4]
References
- ↑ Companies House extract company no 3738510 Rambler Coaches Limited
- ↑ Just the ticket to celebrate 90 years in business Hastings & St Leonards Observer 22 April 2014
- 1 2 "Rambler Coaches celebrate 90 years" Bus & Coach Buyer 11 April 2014 pages 16-21
- 1 2 3 4 "Fleet in Focus" Buses issue 715 October 2014 page 81
- ↑ Our timetable Rambler Coaches
External links
Media related to Rambler Coaches at Wikimedia Commons
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