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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]In 2019, it had a fleet of 35 buses.[4] Most of its fleet consists of buses manufactured by Alexander Dennis.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Grant Palmer boosts bus fleet with Enviro200". Transport Engineer. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "Grant Palmer Travel: 'It's got our name on it'". Route One. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "Stagecoach, Grant Palmer, Uno and Bedford Borough Council ReLaunch 'Cygnet' Bus Pass". Bedford Borough Council. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "Grant Palmer: Providing the personal touch". Route One. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "Passenger numbers soar as Grant Palmer adds to growing fleet of Enviro200s". Alexander Dennis. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2021.