Go Goodwins

[motormayhem1]

RE: Go Goodwins
*Father* lol

[Mayneway]

RE: Go Goodwins

(03/11/2016 18:18)motormayhem1 Wrote:  FRom what I've heard is the fater runs the coaches and his son runs the bus side of it as not 100% sure but was told the father isnt intrested in the bus side of it and wants to concentrate on his coaches.

This does kind of make sense. Ever since Goodwins started operating tenders again they set the bar very high with brand new solos with polished air horns and immaculatly turned out every day - even the excels used on schools looked well but in the last 12 months there seems to have been a change of direction with the new buses sold and replaced with older second ones, some briefly used in previous operators liverys and generally not as well cared for as they previously were.

They also seem to buy and sell vehiches. The Enviro400's were acquired and immediately put on eBay for sale and they currently have a coach for se on there.

[ant17612]

RE: Go Goodwins
I believe the sales of newer stock were to back the MOT Centre in it's first 12 months. Now this is proving successful, new buses could be arriving soon. The Enviro200s all went because they employed ex Optare fitters.

It's not really a huge matter of concern having older stuff, there's a lot that definitely look the part in advertising liveries!

And for me doing a lot better than the likes of MCT or M Travel where driver recruitment is concerned!

[Mayneway]

RE: Go Goodwins

(03/11/2016 23:43)ant17612 Wrote:  I believe the sales of newer stock were to back the MOT Centre in it's first 12 months. Now this is proving successful, new buses could be arriving soon. The Enviro200s all went because they employed ex Optare fitters.

It's not really a huge matter of concern having older stuff, there's a lot that definitely look the part in advertising liveries!

And for me doing a lot better than the likes of MCT or M Travel where driver recruitment is concerned!

I'd forgotton about the layout for the MOT station.

It will be interesting to see what happens with the schools. Are they likley to stay with the Goodwins or switch to little gem. Plus I'm sure I read that they had ordered a brand new MMC for a private school contract I'm certain that will be in Goodwins livery as it will be used on private hires too.

[NorthernCounties]

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(03/11/2016 17:27)djb Wrote:  That's exactly what it is. They already have multiple trading companies. Little gem is a renaming of the existing goodwins classic coaches.

It is. Confirmed on companies house site. The little gem bus company ltd, incorporated 3rd may 2013. Previous company names, Goodwins classic coaches ltd 3rd may 2013 - 26th October 2016

[ant17612]

RE: Go Goodwins
Can only assume they've ceased the classic tours and the final 2 kept vehicles ETC760B and JRV500F will depart unless to be kept for private hire but looks unlikely.

[ant17612]

RE: Go Goodwins

(04/11/2016 12:00)Mayneway Wrote:  I'd forgotton about the layout for the MOT station.

It will be interesting to see what happens with the schools. Are they likley to stay with the Goodwins or switch to little gem. Plus I'm sure I read that they had ordered a brand new MMC for a private school contract I'm certain that will be in Goodwins livery as it will be used on private hires too.

Any ideas where you read that?

[Mayneway]

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(05/11/2016 02:18)ant17612 Wrote:  Any ideas where you read that?

Possibly one of the REC newsletters sure it said the two Enviro400's had been sold to reading buses but an MMC had been ordered for delivery in spring 2017 but again don't quote me on that lol

[DK09 GXY]

RE: Go Goodwins

(04/11/2016 12:00)Mayneway Wrote:  I'd forgotton about the layout for the MOT station.

It will be interesting to see what happens with the schools. Are they likley to stay with the Goodwins or switch to little gem. Plus I'm sure I read that they had ordered a brand new MMC for a private school contract I'm certain that will be in Goodwins livery as it will be used on private hires too.

Enviro200 MMC or Enviro400 MMC?

[Mayneway]

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(05/11/2016 10:26)DK09 GXY Wrote:  Enviro200 MMC or Enviro400 MMC?

Again not certain but Enviro400 MMC. I'm sure it mentioned something about being used on a private school contract then utilised on private hires etc. I'll try and dig out the newsletter.