A Mayne & Son

Mayne Coaches 12 (F112 HNC), a Scania N113/Northern Counties Palatine I (new: 1989), in Manchester on route 231
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From early seaside coach trips to regular bus services across east Manchester and Tameside, Mayne became part of everyday local life. Its red/cream coaches and maroon/duck egg buses were a familiar sight on the streets for generations, symbolising the pride and independence of a true family-run company.

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1900s: Arthur Mayne establishes a family business (furniture delivery/garage roots) that later expands into passenger transport.
1920s: Company moves into coach excursions (coast trips, Buxton), gradually building a coach business.
1930s: Licensing agreement and local growth; concentrates on passenger transport services.
1950s to 1970s: Expanded coach and some local bus work. Liveries evolve; coaches in red/cream; buses later in maroon/duck egg trim.
1980s to 1990s: Continued growth by acquisition of small operators and vehicle renewals. Operated both coach hire and local bus services, notably Ashton-under-Lyne area services in Greater Manchester.
2008: In January 2008 the bus division of A Mayne & Son Ltd was sold to Stagecoach Manchester. The bus fleet and registrations moved into Stagecoach operation. This effectively ended Mayne’s independent local bus operations.
2010s: Mayne focused on coach hire and tours. The fleet was modernised with Scania, Volvo, Mercedes coaches and newer Plaxton / Irizar / Neoplan bodies for excursions and tours.
2022: Administrators were appointed to Mayne Coaches after financial difficulties were reported.
2024 to 2025: Mayne brand and operations transfer/ownership moves into Goodwins/Orion Travel.

Maynes Buses bus 19, (reg. NDZ 3161), a 1993 Dennis Dart with Wright Handybus bodywork, pictured in January 2008
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Maynes of Manchester LJA474P (1976).Former GM Buses. And LJX916W (1973) Former Halifax
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Mayne 47 A 47YWJ Dennis Falcon / Marshalll Camair 80 (1984) seen in Ashton Bus Station
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AEC Regent V SD3RA East Lancs body (1964): Photographed at the Transport Museum, Greater Manchester
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