About Us
Veolia Transport has been present in the UK since 2005. From small beginnings from its first acquisition in South Wales, the company now operates bus and coach services around the UK from 21 different locations, employing 1,750 people and managing a fleet of more than 700 vehicles.
Veolia Transport made its first steps in the UK with the acquisition of the private Welsh company Bebb Travel PLC, which operated buses and long-distance coaches in South Wales. Further acquisitions and contract wins in Wales has seen Veolia Transport become the largest operator of bus services in a distinctive and coach services throughout the UK from 21 depots.
Recent developments include the acquisitions of Paul James Coaches (Executive tours, coach hire and local bus services in the Leicestershire & Rutland County), Astons of Kempsey (Worcester) and winning the Powys contract in Mid Wales (29 vehicles, 1.3 million of kilometres per year). Most recently there have been further contract wins for National Express coach services in the West Midlands for a new depot in Birmingham and a prestigious Park and Ride service in Leicester.
Veolia Transport world-wide
Veolia Transport is part of Veolia Environnement, a global organisation that provides public services in water, waste disposal, energy and transport to 2.5 billion people across the world. Worldwide, Veolia Transport serves 5,000 municipalities and operates 38,000 vehicles of which 83% are local and long distance buses, 12% light rail systems, metros and trains, 4% taxis and 1% boats).
Veolia Transport now provides services in 29 countries and employs 81,000 people. Our success comes from placing its mobility know-how at the service of local authorities which, in turn have entrusted us with their transport needs.
Last updated: 15/07/2008