Whittles

Whittles was founded in 1926 in Highley taking miners to and from villages to the coal pits, and hauling coal in between shift changes.[1]

In October 1980, it commenced operating express services from Bridgnorth and Kidderminster to London under the Goldhawk brand.[2][3] In 1981 it began operating these services in an alliance with National Express.[4] In 1990, Narburgh Coaches of Alveley was purchased with 16 vehicles, taking the fleet to 53.[5][6]

In January 2004, the business was purchased by East Yorkshire Motor Services with 49 vehicles.[6][7] In December 2014, the coach business was sold to Johnsons Coach & Bus Travel with nine coaches.[8][9][10]

The contracted National Express services were taken over by National Express, while the local bus services ceased on 5 January 2015.[11][12][13]

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