Post by Jack on Dec 8, 2010 14:51:19 GMT 1
From the Arriva website:
Arriva Midlands is pleased to announce its acquisition of Wardle Transport, a leading provider of transport solutions in the Potteries.
With a fleet of 12 deckers, 6 coaches, 19 buses and 27 minibuses, Wardle employs 105 members of staff. Core services include private hire, school buses and football bus services, as well as a range of local bus services. Following the acquisition which was completed on 6 December 2010, Wardle Transport will retain its identity to preserve the company’s successful brand and reputation.
Bob Hind, regional managing director for Arriva Midlands said, “This acquisition opens up a range of exciting opportunities for Arriva, such as NHS and Special Needs work, and we are very much looking forward to working with new contractors. We were attracted to the company by its excellent standing and reputation.”
Doug Wardle, chairman of Wardle Transport, founded the company in 1963 and over the following 48 years carried out contracts for The City of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire County Councils and the NHS, as well as delivering school meals for The City.
“Together, Wardle Transport and Arriva Midlands make a very good combination,” Doug said. “Both businesses will be able to learn from each other, ensuring customers will continue to be served in the same dedicated way.”
Arriva Midlands is pleased to announce its acquisition of Wardle Transport, a leading provider of transport solutions in the Potteries.
With a fleet of 12 deckers, 6 coaches, 19 buses and 27 minibuses, Wardle employs 105 members of staff. Core services include private hire, school buses and football bus services, as well as a range of local bus services. Following the acquisition which was completed on 6 December 2010, Wardle Transport will retain its identity to preserve the company’s successful brand and reputation.
Bob Hind, regional managing director for Arriva Midlands said, “This acquisition opens up a range of exciting opportunities for Arriva, such as NHS and Special Needs work, and we are very much looking forward to working with new contractors. We were attracted to the company by its excellent standing and reputation.”
Doug Wardle, chairman of Wardle Transport, founded the company in 1963 and over the following 48 years carried out contracts for The City of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire County Councils and the NHS, as well as delivering school meals for The City.
“Together, Wardle Transport and Arriva Midlands make a very good combination,” Doug said. “Both businesses will be able to learn from each other, ensuring customers will continue to be served in the same dedicated way.”