Dartline Coaches
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| Parent | Go-Ahead Group |
|---|---|
| Founded | 28 November 1986 |
| Commenced operation | 4 January 1987 |
| Headquarters | Clyst St. Mary, Exeter |
| Service area | Devon |
| Service type | Bus and coach services |
| Routes | 39 |
| Fleet | 84 (2022) |
| Website | dartline-coaches |
Dealtop Limited[1], trading as Dartline Coaches, is a bus and coach operator in Devon. It is owned by Go-Ahead Group through its subsidiary Plymouth Citybus.[1]
History
[edit]Dartline was founded in November 1986, just over a month after buses were deregulated in October.[1] It began operations in January 1987, having acquired six minibuses and two coaches.[2]
In 2022, it was acquired by Go-Ahead Group.[3]
Operations
[edit]Dartline employed 118 people and operated 84 vehicles in 2022.[3]
It is a participant in DevonBus.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Dealtop Limited". gov.uk. Companies House. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "News & Jobs". Dartline Coaches. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Go South West buys Exeter-based bus company". BBC News. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Enhanced Partnership Plan and Scheme". Devon County Council. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
External links
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Media related to Dartline (independent bus company) at Wikimedia Commons- Company website
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