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Sanders Coaches
Founded1 December 1975
HeadquartersHolt
Service areaNorfolk
Service typeBus and coach services
Depots
Websitewww.sanderscoaches.com

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]

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 2019, Sanders closed its Fakenham depot, merging its operations with its depot in Holt.[5]

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.[6]

Routes

The firm currently operates the Coasthopper route between North Walsham, Cromer and Wells-next-the-Sea, where it connects with Lynx's Coastliner route. It was previously operated by Stagecoach, between Cromer and Wells-next-the-Sea, until March 2018.[7] In 2021 and 2022, six new MCV Evora-bodied Volvo B8RLEs were bought for the service.[8]

In 2021, the firm introduced the number 8 Hopper service, a local service operating within Holt.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Bale, David (21 May 2020). "Sanders Coaches allowed to use land near country park as parking area". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b Anderson, Stuart (17 September 2021). "Town's new hopper bus 'well received'". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  3. ^ Anderson, Stuart (14 September 2021). "'Being driven inland' - Bus drivers can't afford coast, says company boss". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Obituary – Norman J Sanders". Coach & Bus Week. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  5. ^ Nicholson, Abigail (31 July 2019). "Nine homes could be built on a former bus depot in Fakenham". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Sanders Coaches takes an accessible Plaxton Panther". Route One. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Two more Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras for Sanders Coaches". routeone. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
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