Central Buses
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bus transport |
| Founded | September 2003 |
| Founder | Geoff Cross |
| Defunct | February 24, 2018 |
| Fate | Acquired by Rotala and merged into Diamond West Midlands |
| Headquarters | Birmingham , England |
Area served | West Midlands, Shropshire, Worcestershire |
| Products | Bus services |
| Parent | Rotala (from February 2018) |
Central Buses operated as a bus service provider headquartered in Birmingham, England.
History
The company was established in September 2003 by Geoff Cross, who was just 16 years old at the time.
Under the umbrella of the CEN Group brand, a distinct division named Centrad was formed to deliver electronic solutions tailored for the bus sector.
A significant portion of Central Buses' routes were run under agreements with Transport for West Midlands, with all vehicles outfitted to accept prepaid fare cards.
In February 2018, Rotala purchased Central Buses for £1.95 million. The acquisition included 23 routes and a fleet of 31 buses, which were subsequently merged into Rotala's Diamond West Midlands operation. The company ceased its services following the final day of operation on 24 February 2018.
Fleet
By February 2018, Central Buses maintained a fleet consisting of 31 vehicles, distinguished by their red and grey color scheme.
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- Former bus operators in Shropshire
- Former bus operators in the West Midlands (county)
- Former bus operators in Worcestershire
- Transport companies established in 2003
- Transport companies disestablished in 2018
- 2003 establishments in England
- 2018 disestablishments in England
- British companies established in 2003
- British companies disestablished in 2018