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Ritchies No. 1114 AOA Blues Bus
A view of the 2017 Higer KLQ – 6129 54 seater from Ritchies Swanson Depot posted on facebook on 2 December 2021.
The AOA decals were provided by Torque Digital Limited who were proud to be part of such an awesome community initiative for the Auckland City Mission and helping to get behind the Auckland Blues to rally up 30,000 presents for the children in need for Christmas 2021.
Bus Information for KJF830:
Operator - Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd
Depot - Swanson - Tours
Fleet Number - 1114
Registration - KJF830
Chassis Type - Higer KLQ6129
Chassis No. - LKLR1LSK3GA715370
Body Manufacturer - Higer
Body Date - 2017
Seating Codes - C54F
Livery - Ritchies
Date Last Change - 10/03/2020
www.businfo.nz/index.php?R=18127
RITCHIES SOLD TO NEW YORK-BASED INVESTMENT GIANT
Radio NZ, 27 August 2021
One of New Zealand's oldest and largest transport operators, Ritchies, is to be sold a New York-based investment giant, KKR.
The family owned firm, founded in Temuka in 1935, has a fleet of more than 1600 vehicles and provides public bus services in Auckland, Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin, Queenstown and Whangarei, as well as school bus services around the country, and long haul charter and tours.
Ritchies director of operations Andrew Ritchie said the takeover was the start of a new chapter for the firm.
"We were very impressed by KKR's long track record of adding value to the businesses, investments and acquisitions they have made across numerous industry sectors around the world."
The Ritchie family is maintaining a small holding in the business, but no other details of the transaction were disclosed.
It is KKR's first infrastructure acquisition in New Zealand, although it previously bought the Natural Pet Food Group and Education Perfect, and also owns the well known Australian based accounting software company MYOB.
"We see continued demand for high-quality, greener public transport solutions in New Zealand," KKR Infrastructure director Andrew Jennings said.
"Buses account for 75 percent of total public transport trips made in the country and play a critical role in connecting people to places. They also represent a highly visible opportunity to encourage the adoption of zero-emissions technology."
Ritchies No. 1114 AOA Blues Bus
A view of the 2017 Higer KLQ – 6129 54 seater from Ritchies Swanson Depot posted on facebook on 2 December 2021.
The AOA decals were provided by Torque Digital Limited who were proud to be part of such an awesome community initiative for the Auckland City Mission and helping to get behind the Auckland Blues to rally up 30,000 presents for the children in need for Christmas 2021.
Bus Information for KJF830:
Operator - Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd
Depot - Swanson - Tours
Fleet Number - 1114
Registration - KJF830
Chassis Type - Higer KLQ6129
Chassis No. - LKLR1LSK3GA715370
Body Manufacturer - Higer
Body Date - 2017
Seating Codes - C54F
Livery - Ritchies
Date Last Change - 10/03/2020
www.businfo.nz/index.php?R=18127
RITCHIES SOLD TO NEW YORK-BASED INVESTMENT GIANT
Radio NZ, 27 August 2021
One of New Zealand's oldest and largest transport operators, Ritchies, is to be sold a New York-based investment giant, KKR.
The family owned firm, founded in Temuka in 1935, has a fleet of more than 1600 vehicles and provides public bus services in Auckland, Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin, Queenstown and Whangarei, as well as school bus services around the country, and long haul charter and tours.
Ritchies director of operations Andrew Ritchie said the takeover was the start of a new chapter for the firm.
"We were very impressed by KKR's long track record of adding value to the businesses, investments and acquisitions they have made across numerous industry sectors around the world."
The Ritchie family is maintaining a small holding in the business, but no other details of the transaction were disclosed.
It is KKR's first infrastructure acquisition in New Zealand, although it previously bought the Natural Pet Food Group and Education Perfect, and also owns the well known Australian based accounting software company MYOB.
"We see continued demand for high-quality, greener public transport solutions in New Zealand," KKR Infrastructure director Andrew Jennings said.
"Buses account for 75 percent of total public transport trips made in the country and play a critical role in connecting people to places. They also represent a highly visible opportunity to encourage the adoption of zero-emissions technology."