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2011 - A great year for Stanley!

 October 06 2011 09:44am

Following on from our 50th anniversary celebrations, and winning 2 awards at the 2011 UK Coach Rally in April, Stanley Travel were present at the Operator Excellence Awards 2011 in the National Motorcycle Museum, in Birmingham last night (Wed 5th October 2011) and were the proud winners of “Small Coach Operator of the Year 2011”!

We would like to thank all the team at Stanley Travel for their hard work which has helped us gain this prestigious award!

 

Mike Morgan (Route One Editor), Japp Berkhof (DKV) Ian Scott (Stanley Travel), Pariz, Andrew Scott (Stanley Travel)

Stanley Taxis, Durham CIty

 July 04 2011 15:36pm

Today, we took our first step into Durham City with our new Durham City Number of 0191 383 2905.

So if you need a Taxi from around Durham City Centre, please give us a call!

The finalists for 2011 are.....

 June 30 2011 11:57am

Stanley Travel are delighted to discover we have reached the finals of the Routeone Operator Excellence Awards. We have been selected as one of 5 companies who are competting for the title of "Small Coach Operator of the Year". We have a long way to go, but will find out the results on the 5th ctober 2011.

Stanley Travel Partner, Ian Scott said "It was great news to be nominated, but to make it through to the final five is fantastic news! To be recognised as one of the industries top 5 operators is totally unbeliveable."

Golden Anniversary News

 June 29 2011 09:40am

Stanley Travel's 50th Anniversary celebration was reported in the North East Life.

Find out more here

Stanley Travel to the rescue!

 June 29 2011 09:32am

Following the demise of the main provider of taxis to County Durham and Darlington Foundation NHS Trust,  Stanley Travel were one of 3 companies that successfully tendered for the emergency provision of taxis as and when the trust require.

We welcome this opportunity, and as a result now have 6 cars based in Durham City Centre, and felt his would be the perfect time to expand our services to offer a full taxi & private hire business in Durham.

So if you need a taxi in Durham City, give us a call on 01207 230000 today!

Write up in The Journal

 May 26 2011 08:56am

Bus and taxi firm Stanley Travel recently celebrated its 50th year in business. FRANCESCA CRAGGS meets the family behind the successful venture


Read More http://www.journallive.co.uk/lifestyle-news/family/2011/05/19/family-drives-stanley-travel-firm-s-success-61634-28720778/#ixzz1NRmHxBN5
Stanley win big!

 April 11 2011 15:58pm

Stanley Coaches won 2 awards at the prestigious 2011 UK Coach Rally at Peterbourgh.

We were awarded the trophy for "The Best Dressed Uniformed Drivers" and also the "Best Presented Working Coach"

Ian Scott, who attended the rally said "I am so proud of the team, they have put so much work into the Rally, and I am delighted to win two classes in our second year at the show!"

Malcom Barnes, Ian Scott, Malcolm West (Left to right)

X2 STX all polished and shinning for the show!

The "Stanley Team" with the trophies!

(Left to right) Ken Baxter, Malcolm West, Ian Scott, Peter Wilson.

Taxis are on the up!

 March 04 2011 14:08pm

Taxi job counts were up in February 2011 by 35% on February 2010, and Saturday 26th February was the busiest day since April 2003!
As a result we urgently require owner drivers to help us keep up with growth. Call Andy on 01207 230000 if you would like to join one of the areas fastest growing taxi companies!

ERB & AFM Travel

 March 04 2011 14:01pm

 

On 1st March 2011 AFM Travel and ERB Travel became proud members of Stanley Travel.

This move will help Stanley Travel extend it's operations in the Tyne & Wear area's, and we will contiue to offer the same great service offered by ERB Travel & AFM Travel.

Customers can continue to use the AFM Travel number of 0191 242 3232 and the ERB Travel number of 0191 224 00002.

Customers can also contact us by emailing erbtravel@stanley-travel.com
 

New Day Trip Agent & Pickup Poin

 February 02 2011 10:17am

We are please to annouce that We have added "The Middles Superstore, Bloemfontein" as a book agent and pickup point for our Day Trips, and we will also be picking up from Johnston's Newsagents, Burnhope!

Coach & Bus Week feature

 January 10 2011 14:01pm

Success after 18 months in the family business as Gavin Scott gains his CPC!

more...

Taxi drivers required...

 September 22 2010 19:58pm

We have vacancies for two Taxi drivers required, to work Monday to Thursday Day shifts or Friday to Monday Day Shifts (40 hours per week on a rota basis)
If you hold a Hackney or Joint Drivers badge for Durham County Council please call Andrew Goodchild on 01207 230000 for more details or email jobs@stanley-travel.com

New Taxi Booking System

 September 22 2010 15:34pm

On the 4th October, we will be installing a new booking and despatch system that will allow us to enhance your experience of travelling by taxi!

The new features include....

  • Call Popping (So if you have used us before, we know you address before we answer!)
  • Ring Back (If you book from a land line, our computer will ring your phone when the car is outside)
  • Text Back (if you book using your mobile, Our computer will send you a FREE text, giving details of the car when its en-route)
  • Car at Door Text (The computer will send you a FREE text to say your taxi has arrived)
  • Call recording (Or computer system records your call, and stores it with the booking, so we can ensure your booking is correct)
  • G.P.S. Tracking (So we know where the cars at all times, enabling us to give you an accurate arrival time)
  • Text Booking (So you can book from your mobile phone)
  • Web booking (So account customers can book from the Internet!)

 

If you would like further information, or are interested in opening an account with Stanley Taxis please call 01207 230000 or email taxis@stanley-travel.com (This address can not take bookings for taxis at the moment)


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Newcastle Airport Specials

 September 09 2010 10:36am

If you are Planning to fly from Newcastle Airport and need a taxi, did you know Stanley Taxis offer a fixed price fare from any postcode starting DH9 or NE16 to Newcastle Airport of only £20.00 each way.

With 50 years of experience in transporting passengers in clean, modern, reliable vehicles we are sure you will agree, Stanley Taxis are the original Airport Specialists!

Call 01207 230000 to book today!

Taxis from Stanley, Annfield Plain, South Stanley, South Moor, Quaking Houses, Beamish, Tanfield, Tanfield Lea, Tantobie, Burnopfield, Whickham, Catchgate, Flinthill, Dipton, New Kyo, Good Street, Harperley, Beamish Park Hotel, Beamish Hall Hotel.

Gateshead College - Britcar

 September 09 2010 10:28am

Stanley Travel are proud sponsors of Gateshead College, who entered their Honda into the Britcar Championships and Rockingham in August, where they won their class!.

Ian & Andrew on the Front Cover!

 August 09 2010 13:50pm

Andrew & Ian Scott were featured on the front page of routeone, a leading industry magazine, and inside the magazine could be found a 3 page write up on the company! Click Here

Airport Specials

 May 20 2010 13:39pm

If you need a taxi from Stanley, South Moor, South Stanley, East Stanley, Good Street, Tanfield Lea or Shield Row to Newcastle Airport call Stanley Taxis, as the fare is fixed at only £20.00 each way!
Call 01207 230000 to book

Day Trips

 May 20 2010 13:36pm

Our Day Trip Brouchure for July to December will be out at agents from Monday 24th May 2010.

Coach and Bus Feature

 April 07 2010 21:44pm

We were featured in the Coach and Buss Weekly for haveing been awarded admission to the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT)’s Coach Marque quality standard scheme. View Full Feature

53 Seat Luxury Plaxton Premier

 March 19 2010 08:31am

We have just taken delivery of our brand new 53 seater Luxury Plaxton Premier b7r.

Additions to our fleet

 March 16 2010 11:06am

We have just taken delivery of a 19 seat Mercedes Mini Coach, and are soon to be taking delivery of a 53 seat luxury plaxton premier b7r.

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