Profile

Selwyns Travel is a leading coach operator located in North West England with an enviable reputation for providing quality, reliability and value for money.

Our excellence in quality and service is maintained with a modern fleet of vehicles operating from three depots, Runcorn, Manchester Airport and St. Helens, backed by 250 experienced and motivated staff dedicated to the safety and comfort of our customers. Today Selwyns offers a diversity of transport solutions services including corporate, private charter, contract services and tour planning to a customer base drawn from throughout the UK and Europe.

Selwyns Travel is a private limited company founded in 1968 by the late Robert Alun Jones, father of the current Managing Director, Selwyn Jones.

		In 1979 it acquired Yates Tours, one of the largest coach operators in the region. In 1984 it opened its base at Manchester Airport, acquiring another leading airport operator, Starline Travel, in 1996. Selwyns have also now added a St Helens depot. This year Selwyns acquired Hardings Tours of Liverpool. Selwyns belongs to all of the recognised industry bodies and associations including The Guild of British Coach Operators, the CPT (Confederation of Passenger Transport) and is a member of the prestigious 'Coach Marque' scheme.

Qualifications Whatever their role, Selwyns people undergo either in-house or external training through recognised industry association courses Including Driver Training, Customer Care, Defensive Driving, Vehicle Maintenance, Workshop Practice and Transport Management. In addition the company operates a strict Drugs and Alcohol Policy and is audited annually by many of its customers.

Knowledge

With over 38 years experience, Selwyns have gained a considerable amount of knowledge.

As well as being highly trained, many of our staff have worked for us for many years and really 'know the business'. Our drivers are knowledgeable and have long experience of travelling through both the UK and Europe on a regular basis. Our managers and organisers are seasoned industry professionals who know all about route planning and people moving, ensuring that the best possible care is taken of all our customers at all times.

Health & Safety Selwyns Travel Limited and its associated companies are committed to a policy of maintaining a safe working environment and promoting safe working practices through an active Safety Management System in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Environmental Policy It is Selwyns policy to constantly monitor and improve its activities, and that of its suppliers, in order to minimise its effect on the environment and to strive to comply with all current legislation, and appraise all staff of their responsibilities.