EasyCoach explained

easyCoach was a bus operator based in Shrewsbury, England.^[1] It was operated by a company called The Skiers Lodge under the easyGroup brand.^[2] Its director was Andrew Martin.^[3]

History

easyCoach was launched in 2017.^[4] In September 2017, the company took over operating the 436 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth service. Following a disagreement with the local council, it ceased operating it after 1 January 2018.^[5] The company began operating in Wrexham in July 2018 with four services, but withdrew after two months.^{[6] [7]} Following an investigation by the Traffic commissioner, the company was banned in March 2019 from holding a license for two years.^[8]

References

1. Web site: Dougall . Emily . 2018-01-03 . EasyCoach at odds with Shropshire over route 436 . 2022-05-04 . CBW . en-GB.
2. Web site: Deakin . Tim . 2019-04-17 . easyCoach to pitch against Arriva in head-to-head battle . 2022-05-04 . routeone . en-US.
3. Web site: Randall . Liam . 2019-03-08 . Wrexham easyCoach boss banned after wheel came off bus . 2022-05-04 . North Wales Live . en.
4. Web site: Oswestry firm climbs aboard with new easyBus service . 2022-05-04 . Border Counties Advertizer . en.
5. Web site: Clegg . Chris . 2018-01-18 . Shropshire spat sees easyCoach surrender service . 2022-05-04 . Buses Magazine . en.
6. News: 2019-03-08 . EasyCoach bus boss banned after wheel comes off vehicle . en-GB . BBC News . 2022-05-04.
7. Web site: 2018-06-19 . easyCoach to launch in Wrexham... with more to come . 2022-05-04 . Bus & Coach Buyer . en-GB.
8. Web site: Randall . Liam . 2019-03-08 . Wrexham easyCoach boss banned after wheel came off bus . 2022-05-04 . North Wales Live . en.