Simonds Coach & Travel

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A Simonds Van Hool T9 coach in London in May 2011 YJ11 AOH, Van Hool, Simonds, Botesdale, Norfolk. May 2011.jpg
A Simonds Van Hool T9 coach in London in May 2011

Simonds Coach & Travel is a bus operator based in Diss, Norfolk, England. [1] [2] [3] It is a subsidiary of Vectare.

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History

The firm started in 1927 as a car repair workshop. [4]

In 2014, the firm had a fleet of 47 vehicles, including 17 buses. [5] In 2015, the firm had just under 100 employees. [6]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company received grants from the UK government to allow it to continue operating bus services. [7]

In May 2024, Simonds was acquired by Vectare. Following the acquisition, Simonds was announced to be kept separate from the main Vectare and Central Connect bus and coach operations. [8] [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Diss bus firm Simonds announces changes to services". Diss Express. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  2. ↑ Mills, Geoff R. (2015). Simonds Coach & Travel: 77 Years of Operations. Colchester: MW Transport Publications. ISBN   978-0-9527770-9-0. OCLC   1011088752.
  3. ↑ "Simonds choose Volvo MCV". Bus & Coach Buyer. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  4. ↑ "Simonds: More than just coaches". Route One. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  5. ↑ "Volvo B7RLE MCV". Bus & Coach Buyer. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  6. ↑ "Diss bus company declares open event a success". Diss Express. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  7. ↑ "Norfolk bus company says end of grant may cut services". BBC News. 17 February 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  8. ↑ "Simonds of Botesdale is latest operator to be purchased by Vectare". routeone. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  9. ↑ Peat, Chris (7 May 2024). "Vectare acquires Simonds of Botesdale". Bus & Coach Buyer. Retrieved 4 March 2025.

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