Foundation
The company was founded in 1988 to compete against South Yorkshire Transport, the dominant operator in Sheffield. The three main people involved were Messrs Baldwin, Keeling and Dixon; all three were former managers from South Yorkshire Transport's East Bank depot which was closed in early 1988.
Services were started using a fleet of 10-year-old plus Mark 1 Leyland Nationals from the Keetona Works on Greenland Road, Darnall. This depot was right next door to South Yorkshire Transport's Greenland Road depot.
Initial routes operated were:
- 13 Sheffield - Malin Bridge
- 25 Bradway - Woodhouse
- 36/43 Sheffield - Batemoor Circles
- 52 Crookes - Ballifield
The livery was initially green, white and yellow which was retained more or less throughout the company's existence although later vehicles received livery less the white portion.
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