Pats Coaches have taken over part of the business of the firm Bradshaws Quality Travel which have premises in Clay Gap Lane, Out Rawcliffe, Preston. Despite its postal address the location is nearer Blackpool than Preston.
One vehicle is being taken over - N400BRA a Scania K410EB6 / Irizar I6 (C53Ft) It was new in May 2017 as YN17OMF to City Circle,Hayes [142] and has been with Bradshaws since April 2022.
This vehicle and its existing crew is likely to remain working Shearing's contracts. Currently this vehicle is in Spain on such a contract.
The Operators Licence in respect of the Wrexham premises has recently been increased and 26 vehicles are now authorised to be used at these premises.
SSV269 the Van Hool TX17A / Acron TX has just received the new Leger Silver livery. This work was undertaken by the two lads trading as KC Bodywork who's premises are within Pat's depot. Anotyher excellent piece of work.
(Photos courtesy Ben Lewis)
The loan / demonstrator from Ilesbus RJ73FXT Iveco Daily 70C21H / Ilesbus I-City Max has now left Pats and PC71PAT is now back at work with the firm.