Stagecoach South Wales

Stagecoach South Wales is a subsidiary of the Stagecoach Group and was formed through the acquisitions and consolidation of Aberdare Bus Company Limited, Crosskeys Coach Hire Limited (Glynn Williams), Islwyn Borough Transport Limited, Parfitts Motor Services Limited, Red & White Services Limited, Rhondda Bus Services Limited and The Valleys Bus Company Limited. The company operates services throughout South East Wales with over 300 single- and double-decker vehicles. The business was restructured following the pandemic and a new depot was built at Cwmbran with the intention of closing its depots at Blackwood and Brynmawr, and transferring their services to Cwmbran, Caerphilly and Merthyr Tydfil.Martin Bray is an experienced transport photographer and here portrays the history of Stagecoach South Wales, its depots, bus stations, routes and vehicles.

Martin Bray has a lifelong interest in transport in South Wales, serving an apprenticeship with Ruston Diesels and maintaining a close relationship with staff at the two major South Wales railway depots at Canton and Margam.