Grant Palmer (bus operator)
Grant Palmer is a family-owned bus operator.[1]
The company has a depot in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. The depot is also used by WeberBus.[2]
History[]
The business was started in October 1999 by Grant Palmer with two double-decker buses and two school contracts. In 2011, the company moved to its current base in Flitwick.[3]
Ticketing[]
In October 2021, the firm launched the "Cygnet" ticket in Bedford along with competitors Stagecoach East and Uno. The tickets are valid on all three companies' services.[4]
Fleet[]
In 2019, it had a fleet of 35 buses.[5] Most of its fleet consists of buses manufactured by Alexander Dennis.[6]
References[]
- ^ "Grant Palmer boosts bus fleet with Enviro200". Transport Engineer. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ Williams, Mark (15 August 2018). "The birth of a business". Bus&Coach Buyer. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "Grant Palmer Travel: 'It's got our name on it'". Route One. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "Stagecoach, Grant Palmer, Uno and Bedford Borough Council ReLaunch 'Cygnet' Bus Pass". Bedford Borough Council. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "Grant Palmer: Providing the personal touch". Route One. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "Passenger numbers soar as Grant Palmer adds to growing fleet of Enviro200s". Alexander Dennis. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
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- 1999 establishments in England
- Transport companies established in 1999
- Bus operators in Bedfordshire