In their centenary year, Henley in Arden based Johnsons Coach & Bus Travel recently commenced operating the X20 bus service which runs along the A3400 between Birmingham and Stratford Upon Avon. By coincidence this is exactly the same route operated by the company in the 1920’s when they first started transporting fare paying passengers. The route is now very busy and to cope with the demand the company have just taken delivery of three brand new Double Decker vehicles to operate solely on this service.   These new vehicles complete an investment programme for the year of just under £1,000,000.

Pete Johnson, Operations Director of Johnson’s Coach & Bus said, “We are extremely proud to have been awarded this important route which provides a vital link for residents between Birmingham & Stratford. We made the decision to invest in new Double Decker vehicles to offer both a more comfortable service and to encourage passengers to use it in the knowledge that more seats will be available. The lower deck is “low floor” with no steps, which will suit those with any walking difficulties. Other passengers can go upstairs and enjoy the views! The purchase completes our investment programme for this year which has also included two state of the art Scania touring coaches”

 The X20 operates 7 days a week and timetables are available from tourist information centres and local libraries or by logging onto Johnson’s web site www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk