Liquidators called in, staff made redundant at Fishers Tours
Liquidators have been called in at the now closed Fishers Tours.
All staff at the Dundee-based operator have now been made redundant. The company employed 27 people and operated from Mid Craigie Industrial Estate with a fleet of 18 coaches. In recent months, the business has faced financial challenges amid rising costs but operated with fixed price customer contracts, which impacted its ability to meet its financial obligations, according to the liquidators.
James Dewar and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath have been appointed as joint provisional liquidators to Fishers Tours Ltd.
The operator announced it would be closing suddenly towards the end of last month, ceasing operations on 23 May.
All services, including pre-booked hires, group travel and music event travel, have ceased.
Dundee City Council and Angus Council have made arrangements to ensure the continuity of school transport services previously operated by Fishers.
“…we recognise the devastating impact the closure of the business will have on staff, customers and wider community” – Alistair McAlinden, managing director at Interpath and joint provisional liquidator of Fishers Tours Limited
Alistair McAlinden, managing director at Interpath and joint provisional liquidator of Fishers Tours Limited, said: “Fishers Tours has been a core part of the local transport network in the Dundee City and Angus region for more than two decades and we recognise the devastating impact the closure of the business will have on staff, customers and wider community.
“Regrettably, all bookings and services have been cancelled and customers are advised to seek alternative arrangements and engage with their bank or credit card provider if a deposit has been paid. As provisional liquidators, our immediate focus is to explore the circumstances of the liquidation and support affected employees to ensure they have access to the necessary guidance in making claims to the Redundancy Payments Office.”
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