BAKERS DOLPHIN F131TRU
F131TRU was a Dennis Javelin 12SDA / Plaxton Paramount 3200 II C53F new as Baker's of Weston-super-Mare number 19 in October 1988. On disposal it passed to Beeline Coaches of Warminster and was re-registered as RJI8602. Taylors of Tintinhull then ran it as RIL1053. First Somerset & Avon purchased it and it receiver fleet number 21053.
In 1889, Charles Baker established a business with a pony chair for hire in Weston-super-Mare. The business expanded and in the early 1900's.
In 1923, two motor coaches and began operating leisure trips. By the beginning of World War II the fleet had grown to 12. During the war, Bakers operated services transporting aircrews for British Empire Airways. By 1945, the fleet had grown to 30. With the end of the war, Bakers began operating day tours from Weston-super-Mare.
In 1952, the Weston-super-Mare branch of Bristol's largest operator Wessex Coaches, was purchased.
In 1981, Bakers purchased the business of Wems Coaches, its largest competitor in the West Country, the combined fleet totalled 77 vehicles. In November 1984, Bakers merged with travel company Dolphin Travel, with the business was re-branded as Bakers Dolphin Travel, with 100 shops. In 1998, the travel business was sold to First Choice Holidays
BAKERS DOLPHIN F131TRU
F131TRU was a Dennis Javelin 12SDA / Plaxton Paramount 3200 II C53F new as Baker's of Weston-super-Mare number 19 in October 1988. On disposal it passed to Beeline Coaches of Warminster and was re-registered as RJI8602. Taylors of Tintinhull then ran it as RIL1053. First Somerset & Avon purchased it and it receiver fleet number 21053.
In 1889, Charles Baker established a business with a pony chair for hire in Weston-super-Mare. The business expanded and in the early 1900's.
In 1923, two motor coaches and began operating leisure trips. By the beginning of World War II the fleet had grown to 12. During the war, Bakers operated services transporting aircrews for British Empire Airways. By 1945, the fleet had grown to 30. With the end of the war, Bakers began operating day tours from Weston-super-Mare.
In 1952, the Weston-super-Mare branch of Bristol's largest operator Wessex Coaches, was purchased.
In 1981, Bakers purchased the business of Wems Coaches, its largest competitor in the West Country, the combined fleet totalled 77 vehicles. In November 1984, Bakers merged with travel company Dolphin Travel, with the business was re-branded as Bakers Dolphin Travel, with 100 shops. In 1998, the travel business was sold to First Choice Holidays