Xela Group to continue Yellow Coaches brand

Eastleigh-based Xelabus has secured Yellow Coaches Ltd, the coaching subsidiary of Yellow Buses in Bournemouth, from its former Directors and shareholders.

Yellow Buses has ceased operating, having entered administration on 29 July.

Xela Group comprises of Xelabus, Xelacoach and more recently Isle of Wight-based Seaview Services.

Xela Group is now the owner of the Yellow Coaches brand, but will not be taking on the operation’s actual coaches. It was announced yesterday that National Express has bought the coach and engineering operations of Yellow Buses.

“We hope to continue building on the brand and secure further school, college and private hire contracts” – Gareth Blair, Owner & Managing Director of the Xela Group

Gareth Blair, Owner & Managing Director of the Xela Group, said: “We are delighted to have secured a popular name in the Bournemouth and surrounding areas. We hope to continue building on the brand and secure further school, college and private hire contracts.”

I think the future looks bright for Yellow Coaches” – Simon Newport, former director and shareholder of Yellow Coaches

Simon Newport, former director and shareholder of Yellow Coaches, said: “It’s fantastic that the Xela Group team have agreed to keep Yellow Coaches going in Bournemouth. I am confident that the business will continue to provide school contracts and tenders across the conurbation to a high level. I think the future looks bright for Yellow Coaches.”

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