National Express to take over more bus services following Travel De Courcey administration

National Express is set to take over more bus services in Coventry after their previous operator went into administration.

The company will run services between Coventry and Rugby, previously run by Travel De Courcey which announced yesterday it was forced into administration after its business collapsed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Travel de Courcey, based in Coventry, is the largest privately-owned bus and coach company in the Midlands and operates a network of services across the area including to hospitals, schools, the Ricoh Arena and the NEC.

The 48-year-old company, which employs around 180 staff, took the decision after a dramatic decline in passenger numbers and income.

National Express said the existing 585, 585A and 585B timetables and stops will continue except for Coventry rail station which will no longer be served.

Chris Gibbens, commercial director at National Express Bus, said: “We are pleased to have been able to step in and run the 585, 585A and 585B services between Coventry and Rugby to serve customers who rely on these services.

“We’ve worked closely with Warwickshire County Council to mobilise these services at short notice and look forward to welcoming many new and existing customers onboard with us for great value bus travel.”