Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Ltd and The Skiers Lodge Ltd t/a Easybus

[bus401]

RE: Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Ltd and The Skiers Lodge Ltd t/a Easybus
I think it's fair to say they won't be missed!!!

[mikestone]

RE: Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Ltd and The Skiers Lodge Ltd t/a Easybus
Still doing the Bridgnorth town today. Seems odd the WM Traffic area accepted the short notice on a route not duplicated, having refused Michael James' Tamworth cancellations where they duplicated Arriva routes.

[Depotosw]

RE: Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Ltd and The Skiers Lodge Ltd t/a Easybus

(05/09/2018 13:49)mikestone Wrote:  Still doing the Bridgnorth town today. Seems odd the WM Traffic area accepted the short notice on a route not duplicated, having refused Michael James' Tamworth cancellations where they duplicated Arriva routes.

The 2 Oswestry - Wrexham services have been seen this week too, well the 07:37 and 17:37 ex OS workings I have been in position to see that is.

[Nwales Bus]

RE: Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Ltd and The Skiers Lodge Ltd t/a Easybus
Tanat Valley have been re-awarded the contract for service 64 by Wrexham Council.

[Depotosw]

RE: Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Ltd and The Skiers Lodge Ltd t/a Easybus
Arriva Midlands, presumably Telford depot have gained Shropshire Council tender for the 101 Bridgnorth Town Service as advised on the Arriva Midlands West Facebook profile from 10th September.

[DLG817]

RE: Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Ltd and The Skiers Lodge Ltd t/a Easybus
Today (Saturday 8th September 2018) was the last day of operation by easyCoach of their registered services. Whilst the 42 (Industrial Estate), 44 (Barkers Lane) and 64 (Ceiriog Valley) services were operated neither the 2 (Oswestry) or the 2D (Cefn Mawr) were run. All the Tempos were found at the depot in Rhosymedre. MX05EKZ did make an appearance at King Street <PHOTO> but it was being used as a shuttle to convey the driver who carried out duties of relief on the 42 service. Perhaps the destination display told the story!!!

It has been reported elsewhere and in N&P that a Public Inquiry will be held at Welshpool on 4th October with the activities of the companies and transport managers to be considered.

[Depotosw]

RE: Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Ltd and The Skiers Lodge Ltd t/a Easybus
A quick nose on passing Rhosymedre today revealed most if not all Tempos to be in the yard, notable YJ56 WVV has been debranded and is now allover white, presumably for resale reasons?

[DLG817]

RE: Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Ltd and The Skiers Lodge Ltd t/a Easybus
The Public Inquiry into matters associated with the companies trading as easyCoach and easyBus occurred today (4th October 2018).

After hearing the evidence from D.V.S.A. and the Compliance officer together with submissions by Andrew Martin the sole Director of the companies involved the Traffic Commissioner stated that he would be issuing a written decision in due course after he had read through a transcript of the days hearing. He stated that it may take some time before this would be issued. He then indicated that he would however give an indication of what his written response will include.

He stated that he will be intending to revoke the licences of both The Skiers Lodge Limited and Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Limited. He intended to disqualify Andrew Martin for a period of time. He stated this would not be lengthy but sufficient to give him time to reflect and learn from the experience. He would have to demonstrate that he was better to deal with officials. He indicated as a Traffic Manager he would lose his repute and that he was thinking of ordering that he needs to re-qualify before being permitted to be a Transport Manager in the future.
In relation to Alan Jackson, who had been in charge at Rhosymedre, he accepted that he had been honest but that he had not hesitation that he would have to loose his repute and that he would need to re-qualify in the future. As he was aware that Alan Jackson intended to retire shortly he did wish him a very happy retirement.

My fuller report can be found at LINK

[B193BLG]

RE: Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Ltd and The Skiers Lodge Ltd t/a Easybus
Optare solo’s now on ebay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-Optare-Solo

[DLG817]

RE: Express Airport Transfers (Europe) Ltd and The Skiers Lodge Ltd t/a Easybus
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The Traffic Commissioner has published his written decision following the Public Inquiry that occurred last October.

Herewith link to local news on this - LINK1

For a more detailed read - - LINK TO DECISION