Obituary – Phillip Hodgson 1944 – 2025
On 13 April 2025, Phil Hodgson, Pelican Bus and Coach’s recently retired South of England Sales Manager passed away at the age of 80. After working...
OBITUARY: Mike Whitehead, Distinctive Systems
Mike Whitehead, founder and Managing Director of coach industry supplier, Distinctive Systems Ltd, died on 11 February 2025. He was 74. Mike...
Obituary – Steve Braund, Totalkare
Steve Braund, Totalkare Marketing Manager, has passed away. He was 44-years old. A statement from the garage equipment specialist said: “Steve was...
Peter O’Neill 1944 – 2024
The founder of Kent coach operation The Kings Ferry, Peter O’Neill, has died aged 80. He took the company from one minibus to the area’s...
Prospect Coaches loses ‘the Gaffer’
The founder of Prospect Coaches, Geoff Watts, has passed away with his grandson Nathan Hadley and Nathan’s wife Claire Hadley-King at his side. He...
Obituary – Albert John Brenson
Operator and coach preservationist, John Brenson, died in Basildon Hospital on 30 October after a short illness. He was 88. Born Albert John Pratt...
Obituary – Roslynd Hadley, Prospect Coaches
It is with great sadness that we report Roslynd Hadley, one of the Managing Directors of Prospect Coaches, has passed away. She was 69-years-old. The...
OBITUARY – Steph Baker
Switch Mobility has announced the passing of Steph Baker, its Regional Sales Manager, on 27 March. “Steph’s departure has left a profound...