Sanders Coaches
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]
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Founded | 1 December 1975 |
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Headquarters | Holt |
Service area | Norfolk |
Service type | Bus and coach services |
Website | www.sanderscoaches.com |
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
- Bale, David (21 May 2020). "Sanders Coaches allowed to use land near country park as parking area". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- Anderson, Stuart (17 September 2021). "Town's new hopper bus 'well received'". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- Anderson, Stuart (14 September 2021). "'Being driven inland' - Bus drivers can't afford coast, says company boss". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- "Obituary – Norman J Sanders". Coach & Bus Week. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- "Sanders Coaches takes an accessible Plaxton Panther". Route One. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- Bale, David (16 October 2018). "'Too many older people' with free bus passes threatens future of Coasthopper, says boss". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 20 September 2021.