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Find out more about Ridleys Coaches in Warwickshire, and meet our friendly team!

Meet our Team

The Team Behind the Fleet

Welcome to our favourite page, the one where we get to talk about ourselves.
At Ridleys, our drivers share Jordan’s lifelong passion for quality coaches and are fiercely proud of every vehicle in our fleet. Each driver has a personal favourite (we won’t ask them to choose publicly), and countless memories have been made touring the country in our immaculately maintained coaches.

Meet our Founders

Jord & Becs Ridley

Ridleys was born in 2009 from Jordan’s lifelong obsession with coaches. After gaining his PCV licence in 2005 and learning the trade with a local operator (including, crucially, what not to do), Jordan and Becs purchased their first coach, “Lottie,” and the dream officially began.

Fast-forward 16 years, 57 coaches, and one truly regrettable haircut later, and it’s fair to say they haven’t done half badly.

Management Team

Danny Betts

General Manager

Danny Betts

General Manager

Danny joined Ridleys in 2025 following a successful career with a London-based competitor. He brings a wealth of industry knowledge to our humble headquarters in the wild badlands of Warwickshire (no passport required… usually).

Luke Lewis

Operations Manager

Luke Lewis

Operations Manager

Joining in 2012, Luke is one of our longest-serving office survivors. He’s played a huge role in the company’s growth, champions LGBT+ inclusion, and is the driving force behind “Saffie,” our famous rainbow bus. Typically found deep in scheduling chaos while simultaneously keeping the drivers in line.

Tom Horbury

Head of Compliance

Tom Horbury

Head of Compliance

Tom joined in 2023 after many years as a freelance driver. Armed with an impressive vocabulary, the gift of the gab, and an undeniable love of regulations, he’s become one of the best in the business. You can probably tell which parts of this page he wrote.

Karen Hall

Tour Manager

Karen Hall

Tour Manager

Karen joined in 2020 and leads our hugely popular tours department. With encyclopaedic touring knowledge and legendary attention to detail, she’s widely regarded as the bee’s knees of the touring world. Her tour packs are spoken about in hushed tones across the industry.

Naomi Kavanagh

Accounts Manager

Naomi Kavanagh

Accounts Manager

Joining in 2021 with a degree in forensic accountancy, Naomi can sniff out a missing receipt from a mile away. She keeps payroll running like clockwork and possesses the rare talent of deciphering driver expense claims.

Louis Turner

Assistant Operations Manager

Louis Turner

Assistant Operations Manager

Louis joined the company three years ago, starting in the tours department. After a spirited disagreement with HR, he moved into private hire and was later promoted to Assistant Operations Manager. Known as the office comedian, Louis can often be found doing impressions of the MD, usually when he thinks no one’s watching.

Steve Hope

Assistant Compliance Manager

Steve Hope

Assistant Compliance Manager

Steve joined in January 2026 from the police. He brings not only expert knowledge of the law but also a calm, human approach to compliance and reassures everyone that we’re (mostly) doing things right.

Reace Osgood

Assistant Tours Manager

Reace Osgood

Assistant Tours Manager

Joining in early 2025, Reace is the yin to Karen’s yang. He oversees tour logistics with precision and diligence. What he doesn’t know about tours isn’t worth knowing.

Matt Trinder

Private Hire Manager

Matt Trinder

Private Hire Manager

Matt joined straight from school as a general office administrator, a gamble that paid off. He took to the industry like a duck to water and now expertly manages our private hire department after being promoted from within.

Oakley

Office Dog & Chief Stress Reliever

Oakley

Office Dog & Chief Stress Reliever

Specialist in morale boosting. Loves belly rubs, plastic bottles, and wagging his way into everyone’s hearts.

Social Media Guru

Social Media Guru

The man (or woman). The myth. The legend. Nobody knows who they are, but trust us, they’re very funny. Check out our socials if you don’t believe us.

Our Teams

Driver Team

The face of the company and usually the first people you’ll meet. Without these professionals, our coaches wouldn’t go anywhere… literally.

Mechanic Team

The unsung heroes who keep the wheels turning. With expert knowledge, IRTEC training, and serious skills with a spanner, they keep our fleet safe, sound, and road-ready.

Want to join the team?

If you’re looking to join Ridleys Coaches as a driver, mechanic, or one of our support or management crew, we’d love to hear from you!

Find out more

Before you continue...

Please confirm below that you have read and agree to our Terms & Conditions - DO NOT Proceed if you do not have a confirmed school placement.

Terms & Conditions of School Services 2026-2027

  1. Section 1 – Pass Purchase & Refunds
    1. A seat shall be deemed confirmed only upon receipt of full payment through the SHUTTLEID platform. Such payment may be affected either by way of a single lump-sum transaction or through the successful conclusion of a Direct Debit agreement.
    2. In the event a student does not use a Service, whether out of choice or restrictions imposed (e.g. COVID-19, NHS Test and Trace or the Schools), we will not offer any refund.
    3. Customers must not purchase a pass unless the student has a confirmed place at the desired school. If the pass is purchased and subsequently not required because the student did not gain a place, no refund will be provided.
    4. In circumstances where there is any reasonable possibility that a bus pass will not be required—such as, but not limited to, a change of residence, a change of school, or any other material change in circumstances—the Customer is strongly advised not to proceed with the purchase. For the avoidance of doubt, no refunds shall be issued under any circumstances once a pass has been purchased. The Customer acknowledges that unnecessary purchases may result in the forfeiture of the entire cost of the annual pass and may also restrict availability for other eligible students.
    5. All passes are sold on a first come first served basis. We do not “hold” or reserve seats so do not request this.
    6. Ridleys Coaches reserves the right to refuse purchase.
  2. Section 2 – Terms of behaviour
    1. All riders should be at their designated stops 5 minutes prior to the departure time. If you wish to amend which stop you use, please contact [email protected] and we will assist you with this.
    2. All students must have a valid bus pass and be ready to show this to the driver prior to boarding.
    3. The travelling student must be named on the pass. Any customer found to be sharing, swapping, or trading their pass will have the pass revoked.
    4. Students must stay seated and use the seatbelts provided throughout the journey. This is required by law; we will not accept any liability for injuries that occur due to non-use.
    5. Each of our services are separate – your pass will only be valid for the service that has been purchased; we do not accommodate cross service passes.
    6. Passengers must always be polite and courteous to the driver and other passengers.
    7. All luggage carried whilst using the Services should adhere to safety guidance, be stowed correctly, and not prevent seats being used.
    8. No litter should be left behind.
    9. CCTV is in operation during our services and can be used as evidence for any unacceptable behaviour or damage(s) caused. Any damage caused by passengers can and will be billed to the account holder. In cases of consistent or extensive damage this could result in pass suspension or revocation.
      • Bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. CCTV can be viewed along with notifying the relevant schools and parents/guardians. Passes can be suspended or revoked upon conclusion of these investigations. Please do not request to see any footage as we are unable to share this due to GDPR restrictions.
  3. Section 3 – Service
    1. Whilst we take great effort to minimise delays, we will hold no liability for any delays that may occur due to circumstances that are beyond our control. Although we provide a timetable guide for the return service, please note that this is indicative only and may be influenced by external factors.
    2. You are purchasing a closed-door home to school service only and any additional features that you may have access to are complimentary.
    3. Ridleys Coaches maintain their vehicles in accordance with DVSA requirements. While every effort is made to ensure vehicles are efficient and reliable, should a breakdown occur, Ridleys will seek to replace the vehicle as quickly as possible. No journey shall be refunded in the event of a breakdown.
    4. We reserve the right to transfer students from one service to another with sufficient notice.
    5. We reserve the right to transfer students from one designated stop to another within the purchased route, within reason and sufficient notice.
    6. In the event of adverse weather conditions, if a decision is made, on safety grounds, to cancel our services, our decision is final, and no refunds will be issued on this basis. We will inform our passengers via SHUTTLEID and social media.
    7. The routes will run in accordance with the academic calendar of the Stratford/Alcester Grammar schools (e.g. AGS, SGGS, KES). In the event where inset days dictate that it is more environmentally responsible to operate an amended timetable, Ridleys Coaches reserves the right to adjust services accordingly. Notice of any changes will be communicated via SHUTTLEID and account emails. No refunds will be issued because of these adjustments.
  4. Section 4 – Lost Property
    1. No liability will be held for lost property.
    2. In the event a student has left an item on the Service, they should contact us via email [email protected] anytime or by phone 01926430130 between the hours of 15:00 until 17:00 (Monday to Friday).
    3. If an item is found it will be logged and kept for 60 days. If it is not claimed within this timeframe, it will be disposed of or returned to the appropriate school at the end of term.
    4. All lost property to be collected from our office on Stratford Road, Warwick by appointment only between 10:00 and 14:00 (Monday to Friday).
  5. Section 5 - Payment Plan
    1. This offer is for an annual student bus pass for one of our commercial home-to-school services.
    2. After initial payment on the date of application, subsequent payments will be taken in equal monthly instalments on the 1st according to the agreement particulars via GoCardless.
    3. The total cost for the pass must have been received by Ridleys Coaches by the end of August 2026 for your pass to remain valid.
    4. Two instances of failed Direct Debit payment will result in plan cancellation and all payments that have been made will be non-refundable. You will however be offered the choice via email to pay the remainder of your plan in its entirety within 7 days to retain the pass.
    5. Should you wish to cancel part way through the agreement please call our office on 01926430130 so the payments can be stopped immediately. Payments already made are non-refundable.
    6. All monies spent will be non-refundable – please do not make a purchase if you are unsure of the school your child will be attending.
    7. Payment plans can be changed to an alternative service if there is availability; please email any requests to [email protected].
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