Ritchies Transport

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Ritchies Transport
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Auckland Ritchies - Enviro200 XLB @ 95B, Fanshawe Street (20240203) (53543455346) (cropped).jpg
Ritchies Transport Alexander Dennis Enviro200XLB in AT Metro livery
Parent Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Founded1972;53 years ago (1972)
Headquarters Auckland, New Zealand
LocaleNew Zealand
Service areaNew Zealand
Fleet1500
Website www.ritchies.co.nz
Ritchies is a significant shareholder in InterCity Ritchies owns Intercity.jpg
Ritchies is a significant shareholder in InterCity

Ritchies Transport is a New Zealand private bus operator, owned by KKR. [1] It was established in 1972 and describes itself as "the largest privately owned bus and coach transport operator in New Zealand" with a fleet of over 1500 vehicles spread across depots nationwide. [2] It owns a 46% stake in InterCity. [3]

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History

On 8 May 2019, Ritchies Transport acquired Birkenhead Transport, taking over bus operations on 13 May. [4]

Services

Richies operates coach services for several package tour operators, as well as urban services, usually under contract to local councils:

See also

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References

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  2. "Ritchies fleet". Ritchies – ritchies.co.nz. Archived from the original on 22 September 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  3. "View All Details". Companies Office.
  4. Te, Mandy (8 May 2019). "Family-owned bus firm Birkenhead Transport sold to new owner after 86 years". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  5. Nissan Nomad TC81 Archived 13 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine on NZ Omnibus Society website, viewed 2011-05-31
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