Ludlows

Ludlows was a bus operator that operated a number of services in Halesowen, West Midlands, England.

It operated a varied fleet of around 20 white buses, all of which were low-floor, still unusual for a small company.

In 2007, Ludlows was purchased by Rotala subsidiary Central Connect, which itself operates many bus services around Birmingham. Rotala paid £850,000 for the company, after raising a £1 million loan. Rotala purchased all of the company's assets.

Ludlows lost £24,000 in 2005/6, but in 2006/7 showed a £169,000 pretax profit.

All of Ludlows' current fleet are still running with Ludlows branding.

Routes

 * 002: The Merry Hill Centre – Colley Gate – Halesowen – Bartley Green – Weoley Castle.
 * 004: The Merry Hill Centre – Colley Gate – Halesowen – Quinton – Harborne.
 * 006: Halesowen – Squirrels Estate Circular.
 * 007: The Merry Hill Centre – Timbertree Estate – Halesowen – Romsley – Bromsgrove.
 * 202: Halesowen – Woodgate – Kitwell – Frankley – Rubery – Lickey – Bromsgrove.
 * 204: Halesowen – Woodgate – Kitwell – Frankley – Rubery – Lickey – Cofton Hackett – Bromsgrove.
 * 230: Halesowen – Blackheath – Cradley Heath.
 * 417: Hayley Green – Halesowen – Blackheath – Oldbury – West Bromwich.