Ludlows
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| Ludlows | |
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| Fate | Bought Out |
| Successor | Central Connect |
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| Defunct | 2007 (deal completed January 2008) |
| Location | Halesowen, West Midlands |
| Industry | Bus transport |
Ludlows was a bus operator that operated a number of services in Halesowen, West Midlands, England. [1]
It operated a varied fleet of around 20 white buses, all of which were low-floor, still unusual for a small company. [2]
In 2007, Ludlows was purchased by Rotala subsidiary Central Connect, which itself operates many bus services around Birmingham. Rotala paid £850,000 for the company, after raising a £1 million loan. Rotala purchased all of the company's assets. [3]
Ludlows lost £24,000 in 2005/6, but in 2006/7 showed a £169,000 pretax profit. [4]
All of Ludlows' current fleet are still running with Ludlows branding.
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[edit] Routes
- 002: The Merry Hill Centre – Colley Gate – Halesowen – Bartley Green – Weoley Castle.
- 004: The Merry Hill Centre – Colley Gate – Halesowen – Quinton – Harborne.
- 006: Halesowen – Squirrels Estate Circular.
- 007: The Merry Hill Centre – Timbertree Estate – Halesowen – Romsley – Bromsgrove.
- 202: Halesowen – Woodgate – Kitwell – Frankley – Rubery – Lickey – Bromsgrove.
- 204: Halesowen – Woodgate – Kitwell – Frankley – Rubery – Lickey – Cofton Hackett – Bromsgrove.
- 230: Halesowen – Blackheath – Cradley Heath.
- 417: Hayley Green – Halesowen – Blackheath – Oldbury – West Bromwich.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Ludlows - Introduction
- ^ Buses Magazine March 2008 - "Rotala finally concludes Ludlows acquisition"
- ^ Buses Magazine March 2008 - "Rotala finally concludes Ludlows acquisition"
- ^ Buses Magazine March 2008 - "Rotala finally concludes Ludlows acquisition"
[edit] External links
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