Grant Palmer (bus operator) explained

Grant Palmer is a family-owned bus operator.^[1]

Grant Palmer was established in 1999. From small beginnings, the business has grown to run a fleet of 35 buses on a network of local bus services and bespoke contracts, serving the communities of Bedfordshire, all run from a modern depot in Flitwick.

History

The business was started in October 1999 by Grant Palmer with two double-decker buses and two school contracts. In 2011, the company moved to its current base in Flitwick.^[2]

Ticketing

In October 2021, the firm launched the "Cygnet" ticket in Bedford along with competitors Stagecoach East and Uno. The tickets are valid on all three companies' services.^[3]

Fleet

In 2019, it had a fleet of 35 buses.^[4] Most of its fleet consists of buses manufactured by Alexander Dennis.^[5]

References

1. Web site: Grant Palmer boosts bus fleet with Enviro200 . Transport Engineer . 2021-11-05 . 2019-11-15.
2. Web site: Grant Palmer Travel: ‘It’s got our name on it’ . Route One . 2021-11-05 . 2015-10-27.
3. Web site: Stagecoach, Grant Palmer, Uno and Bedford Borough Council ReLaunch ‘Cygnet’ Bus Pass . Bedford Borough Council . 2021-11-05 . 2021-10-01.
4. Web site: Grant Palmer: Providing the personal touch . Route One . 2021-11-05 . 2019-01-21.
5. Web site: Passenger numbers soar as Grant Palmer adds to growing fleet of Enviro200s . Alexander Dennis . 2021-11-05 . 2016-09-01.