Go South Coast is a bus operator on the south coast of England. It is a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group. All services under the company come under its operating certificate, however the buses run under a multitude of brands.

History

In August 2003 the Go-Ahead Group purchased the business of Wilts & Dorset, including its Damory Coaches and Tourist Group subsidiaries, followed in July 2005 by Southern Vectis including its Solent Blue Line subsidiary. In February 2006 Wilts & Dorset purchased bus refurbishment company Hants & Dorset Trim. Later in 2006, Go-Ahead consolidated the management of its south coast operations under Go South Coast in Poole. In October 2006 Marchwood Motorways was purchased, with it being integrated into Bluestar. Thamesdown Transport was purchased from Swindon Borough Council in February 2017.

Subsidiaries

All public bus services come under local brands, which have distinct liveries. These are: The company also has three coach brands: Finally, the company has a bus refurbishment and repair shop, called 'Hants and Dorset Trim'. The company is based in Eastleigh.

Fleet

As at May 2023, Go South Coast operated over 850 buses and coaches from thirteen depots.