Go-Ahead expands coach services

Go-Ahead has acquired Pearces Coaches, expanding its established coach operations in the UK and adding to its rapidly growing Oxford network.

Pearces Coaches provides its loyal customers with high-quality coach services, including for Oxford University and home to school routes for local independent schools.

Pearces Coaches will join Go-Ahead as part of the Oxford Bus Company and follows acquisitions in the Oxford and Gloucestershire region including Pulhams and Swanbrook coaches.

Go-Ahead has grown its coach services and is now one of the largest coach operators in the UK with over 400 coaches from the South West to the North East, serving customers such as schools, universities, local businesses and local authorities. Go-Ahead’s coach services include East Yorkshire Coaches, Excelsior and Dartline Coaches.

Miguel Parras, Group Chief Executive, Go-Ahead, said: “Pearces Coaches is a fantastic operator, with an excellent reputation and we’re delighted to welcome them to Go-Ahead. Our Oxford Bus Company has gone from strength to strength, connecting customers from a wider area with a wider range of services. We’ve grown our coach and bus services significantly in the last few years to provide additional high-quality services  for schools, local businesses and local authorities.”

Martin Pearce, Director of Pearces Coaches “We’re delighted to join Go-Ahead who share our approach in offering high-quality, reliable and punctual services to the local community. As a leading public transport business with a such a strong local presence, we know our loyal customers will continue to experience excellent service when we become part of Go-Ahead.”