John Fishwicks & Sons

[Pulsar2]

RE: John Fishwicks & Sons
16 drivers are starting at stagecoach on Tuesday.

[maljoe]

RE: John Fishwicks & Sons

(24/10/2015 15:21)busdude Wrote:  Has anyone got an up to date final fleet list of JFS?

Photos of 31 of the 34 vehicles currently operated can be found here

https://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/Indepen...ck-Leyland

Those missing are TransBus Trident 19 [LR52KWU] & two Van Hool TX15 / Van Hool Alicron coaches YJ14CFL/M

[Barney]

RE: John Fishwicks & Sons

(24/10/2015 20:38)maljoe Wrote:  Photos of 31 of the 34 vehicles currently operated can be found here

https://malsfotofile.smugmug.com/Indepen...ck-Leyland

Those missing are TransBus Trident 19 [LR52KWU] & two Van Hool TX15 / Van Hool Alicron coaches YJ14CFL/M

It's a shame that Fishwicks has been lost and a testament to it that it lasted so long after deregulation, 29 years this weekend. Despite intense competition, Fishwicks always maintained a modern fleet and I wonder where its vehicles will end up. A few years back, it was rumoured that Arriva were interested in buying the company. With hindsight, it's a pity that that didn't happen.

[SF07]

RE: John Fishwicks & Sons
Fishwicks have now updated their website with the news of their demise, which will affect all parts of its business.

From the website:

Quote:With effect from midnight Saturday 24th October 2015 John Fishwick & Sons will cease to operate.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our passengers for their custom and support over the years, it is much appreciated.

Anyone who has paid deposits or payments for holidays will be contacted shortly. Please be assured your payment is protected by means of an Insurance Bond.

http://www.fishwicks.co.uk/

[wirralbus]

RE: John Fishwicks & Sons

(25/10/2015 21:42)SF07 Wrote:  Fishwicks have now updated their website with the news of their demise, which will affect all parts of its business.

From the website:


http://www.fishwicks.co.uk/

It is a sad day in the bus and coach industry when a company folds , over the years we have seen plenty of companies fold unfortunately , John Fishwicks & Sons probably wont be the last.

[St Helens Rider]

RE: John Fishwicks & Sons
It is even more sad given Fishwicks history. At least they have managed over a century of operations which Is definitely an achievement given the way the industry is today.

[T42 PVM (Moderator)]

RE: John Fishwicks & Sons
LR52 KXJ and LR52 KWW have passed to Tyrers

[Metroline1511]

RE: John Fishwicks & Sons
John Fishwick is no more part of the bus scene than Colin Fishwick part of the Corrie scene!

[PO59 MXJ]

RE: John Fishwicks & Sons

(31/10/2015 20:57)Dentonian Wrote:  Are any more disposals confirmed yet? BTW, I had no record of LR52 KWW with Fishwick. I know the Tridents were numbered 18-23, so I'm wondering if I've misrecorded one.

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[T42 PVM (Moderator)]

RE: John Fishwicks & Sons

(31/10/2015 20:57)Dentonian Wrote:  Are any more disposals confirmed yet? BTW, I had no record of LR52 KWW with Fishwick. I know the Tridents were numbered 18-23, so I'm wondering if I've misrecorded one.

There is another 2 Tridents but not 100 Percent sure what ones as of yet