NATIONAL Express have confirmed they are in final talks with the administrators to buy part of Yellow Buses. 

The national operator, based in Birmingham, will purchase the coach and engineering operations of Bournemouth Transport Ltd, which trades as Yellow Buses. 

Approximately 50 jobs will be safeguarded at Yellow Buses thanks to the move, leaving the remaining 250 (aprox.) people employed at Yellow Buses uncertain about their future as they will not be buying the bus operations. 

Bournemouth Echo: Yellow Buses has been in administration since last FridayYellow Buses has been in administration since last Friday

A spokesperson for National Express said: “We can confirm that we are in final discussions with administrator Milsted Langdon to purchase the coach and engineering operations of Bournemouth Travel. We will not be purchasing the bus business (Yellow Buses). 

“We are pleased that this will safeguard approximately 50 jobs and maintain the operations previously run by Bournemouth Transport Ltd on behalf of National Express - ensuring we can continue to offer a full network of scheduled intercity coach services to our Bournemouth customers. 

“We will be speaking with those employees who are proposed to transfer over to National Express alongside a number of other stakeholders, including the Union. We are also keen to speak to any other drivers to share opportunities with us in both the South and Midlands. 

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“Bournemouth Travel has a long history in the area and it’s sad news that a buyer was not found for the bus operations.” 

All bus services for Yellow Buses will cease operation from tonight it was announced last night by administrators Milsted Langdon. 

It was confirmed last week that talks with a national operator were in “final discussions” to buy part of the business. 

National Express currently frequently operates coaches from Bournemouth train station and Poole to London.