Emsworth & District Motor Services

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Emsworth & District Motor Services
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Founded1977 (1977)
Ceased operation2018
Headquarters Southbourne, West Sussex
Fleet18
Website www.emsworthanddistrict.co.uk

Emsworth & District Motor Services, sometimes known as Emsworth and District Bus Company, was a bus operator based near the Hampshire and West Sussex border close to Emsworth in the United Kingdom. [1] [2]

Established in 1977, it ceased in 2018 trading after its operating licence was revoked. At the time operations ceased, it operated 18 vehicles. Portsmouth City Coaches took on some staff, vehicles, and the Southbourne depot. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Emsworth & District licence revocation date extended". Coach & Bus Week. 12 June 2018. Archived from the original on 24 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  2. "Rural bus routes are taken on by new firm". 19 March 2018. Archived from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  3. "Emsworth and District Motor Services Ltd". Emsworth and District. Archived from the original on 5 March 2005.
  4. New ferry links as new operation succeeds E&D Buses issue 764 November 2018