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Ipswich BusesCompanies House extract company no 2000058
Ipswich Buses Limited is a bus company that operates in Ipswich,
The origins of Ipswich Buses can be traced to November 1903 when Ipswich Corporation commenced operating trams. In 1923 the trams were replaced by trolleybuses. Buses were introduced from August 1950. To comply with the Transport Act 1985, in 1986 the assets of Ipswich Corporation were transferred to a new legal entity, Ipswich Buses.
In February 2016, a deal was finalised to take over the staff, bus routes and most vehicles of independent operator Carter's Coach Services.
'' East Anglian Daily Times'' 13 July 2013 In November 2013 Ipswich Buses recommenced operating the park and ride service. In July 2017 First Norfolk & Suffolk took over its operation.
Fleet list
access portal at official website.
Company website
Bus operators in Suffolk Companies owned by municipalities of England Transport companies established in 1903 Transport in Ipswich 1903 establishments in England Companies based in Ipswich {{England-company-stub
Ipswich Buses Limited is a bus company that operates in Ipswich,
Suffolk
Suffolk () is a ceremonial county of England in East Anglia. It borders Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south; the North Sea lies to the east. The county town is Ipswich; other important towns include Lowes ...
. It is owned by Ipswich Borough Council.
The company operates buses throughout the town and surrounding villages. Its depot is situated in Constantine Road, near Ipswich Town's Portman Road football ground. First Norfolk & Suffolk also operate bus services in the town on complementary routes.
History
The origins of Ipswich Buses can be traced to November 1903 when Ipswich Corporation commenced operating trams. In 1923 the trams were replaced by trolleybuses. Buses were introduced from August 1950. To comply with the Transport Act 1985, in 1986 the assets of Ipswich Corporation were transferred to a new legal entity, Ipswich Buses.
In February 2016, a deal was finalised to take over the staff, bus routes and most vehicles of independent operator Carter's Coach Services.
Services
As at December 2022 Ipswich Buses operate 23 routes.Park & Ride
Ipswich Buses operated the Ipswich park & ride system under contract toSuffolk County Council
Suffolk County Council is the administrative authority for the county of Suffolk, England. It is run by 75 elected county councillors representing 63 divisions. It is a member of the East of England Local Government Association.
History
Establ ...
from 1997 until 2008 when First Eastern Counties took over the service.Ipswich: Borough-owned firm wins back park-and-ride contract'' East Anglian Daily Times'' 13 July 2013 In November 2013 Ipswich Buses recommenced operating the park and ride service. In July 2017 First Norfolk & Suffolk took over its operation.
Fleet
As at March 2022 the fleet consisted of 78 buses.access portal at official website.
See also
* Trolleybuses in Ipswich * List of bus operators of the United KingdomReferences
External links
Company website
Bus operators in Suffolk Companies owned by municipalities of England Transport companies established in 1903 Transport in Ipswich 1903 establishments in England Companies based in Ipswich {{England-company-stub