Family-owned OTS, based in Falmouth, is working in partnership with Go Cornwall Bus to deliver improvements to bus services in and around Falmouth. 

Earlier this month it was announced that Go Cornwall Bus, part of the Go-Ahead Group, had been successful in a revolutionary bid to operate Cornwall Council supported bus routes across the Duchy from the 29th March 2020 for at least the next eight years. 

OTS has been operating buses and coaches in Falmouth for over 30 years and the business is now run by the second generation of the family.

Ben Moore explains what this new bus network means for the firm:

"We are very excited to be working in partnership with Go Cornwall Bus. We have always strived to offer the highest quality bus services for the people of Falmouth and surrounding villages and we are delighted that our efforts have been recognised. We can't wait to start operating more routes and delivering the kind of improvements the local area deserves."

To deliver the contract OTS have invested over £750,000 in brand new Mercedes buses.

"We've not held back with them" explains Ben. "People will be very impressed with how far bus design has come. They're bright, airy and quiet inside, and safe too as seatbelts are fitted. With step-free entry, next-stop announcements and USB charging they will be convenient for locals and visitors alike.

"Best of all, the engines meet the most stringent emissions regulations so we can keep our beautiful county that way. In four years we will renew our fleet again to ensure we're always operating the most environmentally friendly and comfortable buses."

OTS are also investing in new premises to support their growth, with a new depot planned. "The out-of-town site will give us an enviable facility with undercover parking for all our vehicles and improved rest facilities for staff. 

All of the company's existing well-liked drivers will be working on the new bus network for Falmouth, as well as some new faces.

"We're really lucky to have such a great team" says Ben. "We've taken on some new drivers to support this growth, but we are still keen to employ the best bus drivers in the area to help us deliver consistently good service. With an eight-year contract we are in a position to offer job security and invest even more in our employees."

The new bus services start on the 29th March.

Further information available by telephone (01326) 378 100