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Integrated facilities services provider, Sasse Group UK, has won a multi-million-pound contract with Arriva Bus UK to provide cleaning, shunting, fuelling, and other support services to 24 bus depots and several outstations.
The contract portfolio encompasses over four regions, spanning from Wales to the North West of England, North East, and Yorkshire to include a fleet of 1,350 buses.
The agreement will be characterised by the introduction of an entirely new digital concept and other innovative service solutions. A close exchange with trade unions to help build a strong and well-trained workforce is also high on the agenda.
Benny Wunderlich, Managing Director at Sasse Group UK, said of the new contract award: “This contract win is a real testament to our hard work over the last few years and the innovative service solutions we have introduced to our transport customers. To be awarded a contract of this size further demonstrates the trust and reputation we have built within the public transport sector. We would like to thank Arriva Bus UK for their confidence and look forward to building a long lasting and successful partnership.”
Phil Cummins, Engineering Director at Arriva UK Bus, commented: “We’re really pleased to have this partnership with Sasse Group UK, who’ll provide essential support services to our fleet. We care passionately about making our public transport system more reliable so our customers realise it’s key to a greener, more sustainable future. But we cannot do this on our own, which is why we need strong partnerships like this one and we look forward to working together.”
