Rotala signs deal with Arriva Midlands North

Rotala subsidiary Diamond has agreed a deal with Arriva Midlands North, a subsidiary of Arriva, to take on the majority of the Arriva Wednesfield operation.

The deal will see Diamond accept nine vehicles from Arriva Wednesfield together with those Transport for West Midlands contracts which are presently operated by Arriva Wednesfield with the vehicles being transferred.

The AIM-listed bus operator said the deal will take effect from 23 April.

The contracts all expire on 21 October 2017 and the estimated revenue for the remaining six months of the contracts until expiry is £600,000.

Arriva will retain operation of the 10 A/B and the 335 services, which will transfer to other Arriva depots in the Midlands, and the staff to operate them. Rotala sad Diamond will offer employment to every other member of Arriva Wednesfield staff.