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Stagecoach acquires Eastbourne competitor but opts for its closure

By Andrew Garnett
23 January 2009
Cavendish business will be closed in March
Cavendish business will be closed in March

 

Stagecoach has followed up its recent purchase of council-owned bus operator Eastbourne Buses with a deal to acquire local competitor Cavendish Motor Services for an undisclosed sum.

The Perth-based group acquired the business last week from its parent, coach operator Renown of Bexhill. However, the deal will see the 28-vehicle Polegate-based operation closed in March with all 40 staff made redundant.

Cavendish has been a significant thorn in the side of Eastbourne Buses over several years. It...

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