ARCHIVED NEWS UP TO 2023

The Premiership Season is about to start and we are delighted to say ‘Watford’s back’ and so are we! We look forward to seeing everyone on the first away game to Brighton on the 21st August.

Regretfully, we are sorry to inform you that in view of recent UK Government announcement with regards to the Coronavirus outbreak, we are unable to operate our holidays and day excursions, up to and including at least 30th April 2020 as out top priority is the health and well-being of our customers and staff.

Given the current pandemic situation coupled with the advice on social distancing we find ourselves with no other option than to suspend the operation of the service as continuing to run places both our drivers and demographic, which is predominately the elderly, at risk.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank all our customers for their support and understanding, hope that the current situation proves to be short lived and that in the interim you and your families and friends stay healthy and virus free.

The situation that we find ourselves in as a country is unprecedented and we have given a serious amount of thought to the continued operation of the 318 service.

It is with regret that we have to advise that given the current pandemic situation coupled with the advice on social distancing we find ourselves with no other option than to suspend the operation of the service as continuing to run places both our drivers and demographic, which is predominately the elderly, at risk.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank all our customers for their support and understanding, hope that the current situation proves to be short lived and that in the interim you and your families and friends stay healthy and virus free.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic DVSA has taken the decision to SUSPEND heavy vehicle testing of all Public Service Vehicles (PSV – Buses and coaches) and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV), trailers and for up to 3 months.

All PSVs, HGVs and trailers with an annual test due to expire will be issued with a 3-month certificate of exemption (CTE) until further notice Paper certificates will not be re-issued but DVSA will amend the digital record so that vehicles can continue to operate for 3 months from the current expiry date.

PLEASE REMEMBER: You’ll still need to keep your HGVs, trailers and PSVs maintained in a roadworthy condition and operate within the terms of Operators’ licence conditions. How vehicles will be prioritised once the pandemic is behind us is being looked at and we will let you have information in that respect as soon as it becomes available. In the interim we hope that all of our customers will stay healthy and virus free .

The Watford Borough Council Audentior Awards recognise and celebrate the commitment, hard work and achievements of local people and organisations who are actively making Watford a better place to live and work in. The one attribute that is required of all nominee sis that they should share the quality of being extraordinary in their commitment, dedication, energy and effort. 

We are proud to announce that our 318 bus driver Peter Gilbert (fromt row, second from right) was declared the winner of the 'Public Service' category.

CLICK HERE for more information on the awards and then

CLICK HERE to view a short film entitled 'Be Bold', which was prepared especially for the event.

With effect from 30th September, we will be extending our 318 service during the day to include Tescos at Waterfields Park.

The extension to the route also calls in at Century Retail Park, where ALDI is due to open a store on the old Toys R Us site in the not too distant future and passes the proposed site for the new LIDL store.

There are minor changes to the weekday commuter times,and minor fare changes so if you are a regular passenger, don’t forget to check the timetable or ask the driver.

CLICK HERE  for a copy of the new timetable and the route.

Mullanys Coaches is delighted to announce that it has signed to become the Official Travel Partner of the Watford FC Women’s team.

General Manager of Watford FC Ladies, Grace Williams, highlighted how pleased the club are to be working with Mullanys, as the side continue their season in the FA Women’s National League South.

“We are delighted to be working with Mullanys for next season,” she said. “It’s great to be able to partner up with not only a local business but a company that already has a connection with the club”

“I think it sends the right message that as a club we want to support local business’ and work together to benefit both sides”.

“Mullanys has been absolutely great with communication and our journeys so far. The girls’ safety and comfort will always come first and Mullanys has been great at providing this.”

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ON WATFORD FC SITE

We've put together just few images of our journey over the last season for Watford FC. It's been both a privilege and a pleasure and we look forward to doing it all again next season!

Success in the RouteOne Awards follows from a five-part entry process that starts with nominations by the industry. Our entry was then judged against strict criteria that puts an emphasis on excellence.

‘Rising Star’ was a new category for 2018 aimed at identifying a young (under 30) coach and bus industry professional who has not only impressed the judges with their progress to date but who is showing clear signs of having the potential to take on the highest jobs.

The judges were genuinely excited and inspired by the finalists and believe that each one is a credit to the industry.

When it came to sheer enthusiasm and evident commitment to a future in the industry it came down to two names that became impossible to separate, one representing the coaching and one representing the bus industry. We are pleased to announce that the one representing the coaching industry was our very own Sean Ewen.

The image shows a very proud Sean, second from the right.

With over 50 years of providing bus and coaching services in Watford, we at Mullanys Coaches are proud to begin a new partnership with Watford Football Club, a club close to many of our employees' hearts.

We hope that this will be a long and successful partnership and we look forward to the team continuing to establish itself in the top tier of English football.

In the meantime, our friendly team of drivers are looking forward to welcoming their fellow supporters onto our coaches for the trip to Burnley in August.

CLICK HERE to read a statement from Watford FC.