Statement re Bus and Coach Contract at London 2...
15 February 2010
FIRSTGROUP PLC
FIRSTGROUP ANNOUNCED AS PREFERRED BIDDER FOR THE PROVISION OF DIRECT COACHES,
PARK AND RIDE SERVICES AND VENUE SHUTTLE SERVICES FOR SPECTATORS TO THE LONDON
2012 GAMES
Following a competitive tender process, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA)
today confirmed that FirstGroup plc ("The Group") is the preferred bidder to
transport spectators during the London 2012 Games.
The Group will provide:
* Around 500 buses and coaches for venue shuttle services and venue park and
ride;
* Around 90 buses and coaches for park and ride services, aimed to connect
parking sites on the periphery of the M25 with the Olympic Park and
Ebbsfleet;
* Around 300 coaches (sub contracted from fleets up and down the country) to
operate a network of express coach services to the Olympic Park and
Weymouth and Portland;
* Management of the Direct Coach operations;
* A bus and coach reservations and ticketing system;
* Operational support staff at all bus and coach locations to manage the
fleet.
Contacts
FirstGroup plc:
Rachael Borthwick, Corporate Communications Director, Tel: 020 7291 0508
Stuart Bugg, Corporate Communications Manager, Tel: 020 7291 0514
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