Whittles
Whittles is a coach tour operator based in Kidderminster, England.History
Whittles was founded in 1926 in Highley taking miners to and from villages to the coal pits, and hauling coal in between shift changes.
In October 1980, it commenced operating express services from Bridgnorth and Kidderminster to London under the Goldhawk brand. In 1981 it began operating these services in an alliance with National Express. In 1990, Narburgh Coaches of Alveley was purchased with 16 vehicles, taking the fleet to 53.
In January 2004, the business was purchased by East Yorkshire Motor Services with 49 vehicles. In December 2014, the coach business was sold to Johnsons Coach & Bus Travel with nine coaches.
The contracted National Express services were taken over by National Express, while the local bus services ceased on 5 January 2015.
