PRESS RELEASE
04/01/2007
NEWS FROM UK: Veolia Transport UK, today announces the purchase of 100% of the share capital of Paul James Coaches Ltd.
Operating from 3 locations in Leicestershire, Paul James has an excellent reputation for service excellence. The business provides tendered bus services on behalf of Rutland and Leicestershire County Councils as well as operating a high quality coach tour operation.
Wayne Smith is appointed as General Manager for the business. Wayne and his 50 colleagues at Paul James are the latest additions to the Veolia Transport team in the UK.
Steve O’Brien and Paul O’Brien, the previous owners of Paul James, will remain with the business for an initial period, assisting with the handover of the business as well as supporting Veolia Transport with other projects.
John O’Brien, Chairman of Veolia Transport UK, said,
“The acquisition of Paul James continues our growth strategy in the UK. Steve and Paul O’Brien have built up a business with an excellent reputation for service excellence. We believe there are very good prospects for growth in the Leicestershire area and the business fits well alongside our operations in the neighbouring regions”.
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Notes for editors
- Veolia Transport is part of Veolia Environnement, a global organisation that provides public services in water, waste disposal, energy and transport to 225 million people across the world.
- Veolia Transport is Europe’s No.1 operator of public transportation with over 61 thousand employees working in operations in 25 countries
- Worldwide, Veolia Transport serves 5,000 municipalities and operates 28,000 vehicles of which 83% are local and long distance buses, 12% light rail systems, metros and trains, 4% taxis and 1% boats)
For more information contact
Veolia Transport John O’Brien 0207 393 2850
Paul James Coaches Steve O’Brien 07734 146702
And also please refer to www.veolia-transport.com