Westbus - History
1986 to 2012

As a progressive and fast moving business we are always keen to look to the future, however sometimes it’s good to look back and see where it all began, and how we became established as one of London’s best known coach operators.

2011 is our 25th anniversary of operating coaches in the UK which gives us much cause for celebration.

Here’s some important and significant datelines in our history: -

1986 – Westbus PTY of Australia, owned by the Bosnjak family, takes over Swinards Coaches, Ashford, Kent and ADP Travel Services of Hounslow to form Westbus (UK) Ltd

1987 – An order for six new groundbreaking Jonckheere, and Van Hool single, twin-deck, and double decker coaches is placed, with a further order for 12 new coaches in 1988/1989

1992 – Ashford, Kent  depot is closed, and the coach operation is focused on the busy London depot at Hounslow.

1995 – Biggest coach booking ever undertaken by Westbus. 118 coaches were assembled to transport supporters to and from a Spain/Italy cup match at Wembley.

1999 – Westbus PTY of Australia is sold to National Express Group, with the deal including Westbus (UK) Ltd as a wholly owned subsidiary.

2001 – Westbus celebrates 15 years of successful operation in the UK.

2005 – Westbus PTY of Australia becomes part of a joint venture between Cab Charge Australia and the Comfort Delgro Corporation. Westbus (UK) Ltd becomes Westbus Coach Services Ltd.

2006 – Westbus takes over Armchair Coaches and the business becomes one of London’s largest quality coach operators.

2009 – Westbus has its most successful year and puts huge investment in to some of the best new vehicles available within the marketplace, with further new vehicles delivered in 2010.

2011 - Westbus celebrates 25 years of operating coaches in the capital