The family firm, which began in 1987, expanded from small beginnings of one dual purpose vehicle to its present level of 14 buses and eight coaches.

 

And now it has been appointed the preferred transport provider to St Helens RLFC – handling its matchday and supporter coaches.

 

Hattons buses are used on many routes in the area carrying shoppers and workers around the Borough and surrounding areas and also for taking pupils to and from school.

 

The coaches are hired for all occasions from days out by local schools and organisations through to continental tours.

 

Ken Hatton, who started the firm 21 years ago, said: “We are proud to be the preferred transport provider to Saints.”

 

Hattons Travel’s fleet consists of one 45-seat Super Luxury Coach, which will be used by St Helens RLFC during the 2008 season.

 

It features 45 luxury seats, work tables rigged with 240 volt power, small seat back tables, washroom and toilet, CD/Radio/DVD player, air conditioning, hot and cold drinks facilities.

 

Other coaches include:

 

Two 49-seat Luxury Coaches featuring small seat back tables, washroom and toilet, air conditioning, hot and cold drinks facilities as well as a CD/Radio/DVD player.

 

Two 48 seat Luxury Coaches featuring the same specification as the above, but with no seat back tables.

 

Two 38-seat Luxury Coaches featuring the same specification as the 49-seater but with no seat back tables. It does have fitted work tables.

 

One 53-seat coach with air conditioning, hot and cold drinks facilities and CD/Radio/DVD player.

 

One 21-seat midi coach.

 

Hattons Travel also provide transport for West Park RFC, Thatto Heath RFC and other rugby and football clubs in the area.

 

For further details, log on to www.hattonstravel.co.uk