Rotala

Rotala plcLSE: ROL is an Alternative Investment Market listed company, which owns a number of bus operators in England.

History

In March 2005 Rotala was listed on the Alternative Investment Market. In August 2005 it agreed on terms to purchase Flights Hallmark.

In October 2006 the business of Zak's Buses, Birmingham was purchased and rebranded Central Connect followed in December 2006 by 20 bus Birmingham Motor Traction. In June 2007 21 bus Ludlow's of Halesowen was purchased followed in July 2007 by 26 bus North Birmingham Busways of Erdington.

In April 2007 Flights Hallmark commenced operating services in Bristol under the Wessex Connect brand after winning the contract to provide two Bristol City Council park and ride services and in June 2007 purchased the bus routes of South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach with 68 buses.

In March 2008, the Go West Midlands business was purchased. At this stage Rotala merged all its Birmingham based operations under the Diamond Bus brand. In January 2011, Preston Bus was purchased from Stagecoach.

Rotala (plant)

Rotala is a genus of plants in the loosestrife family. Several species are used as aquarium plants.

Species include:

External links

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