Sanders Coaches

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Sanders Coaches
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Founded1 December 1975
HeadquartersHolt
Service areaNorfolk
Service typeBus and coach services
Websitewww.sanderscoaches.com

Sanders Coaches is a bus operator based in Holt, Norfolk, England.[1] It is operated by Charles Sanders.[2] As of September 2021, it has approximately 115 employees.[3]

History[]

Sanders Coaches was founded on 1 December 1975 by Norman J Sanders, following the retirement of Sanders' employer George Bennett. Sanders took over six vehicles from Bennett's Coaches.[4]

In May 2020, Sanders Coaches was given permission to expand its depot in Holt.[1]

In May 2021, the firm purchased a new Plaxton Panther coach.[5]

Routes[]

The firm currently operates the Coasthopper route between North Walsham, Cromer and Wells-next-the-Sea. It was previously operated by Stagecoach, between Cromer and Wells-Next-The-Sea, until March 2018.[6] In 2021, the firm introduced the number 8 Hopper service, a local service operating within Holt.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Bale, David (2020-05-21). "Sanders Coaches allowed to use land near country park as parking area". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  2. ^ a b Anderson, Stuart (2021-09-17). "Town's new hopper bus 'well received'". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  3. ^ Anderson, Stuart (2021-09-14). "'Being driven inland' - Bus drivers can't afford coast, says company boss". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  4. ^ "Obituary – Norman J Sanders". Coach & Bus Week. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Sanders Coaches takes an accessible Plaxton Panther". Route One. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  6. ^ Bale, David (2018-10-16). "'Too many older people' with free bus passes threatens future of Coasthopper, says boss". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
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