A coach company based in Wiltshire which took over a Bath-based company back in 2010 has gone into administration, with 89 jobs being lost.
89 staff at Hatts Travel, which has offices and depots in Chippenham, Devizes and Sailsbury have all been made redundant.
Hatts took over Bath’s Stones Coaches back in 2010 in a bid to secure that company’s future and expand their fleet.
Andrew Sheridan, partner and joint administrator, told the BBC: “Our priority right now is to contact and provide dedicated helpline support for those members of the general public who have paid for holidays, day trips and other private hire with Hatts.
“We will ensure that they are advised of their statutory rights under theConsumer Credit Act where, in the first instance, if they have paid by credit or debit card they should make contact with their card providers.”
Hatts also provided coach services for Bath Rugby which are now having to be rearranged.
Hatts Travel operates a fleet of about 90 buses and coaches in and around the local area.
