page_title: Jim Stones Coaches
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Jim Stones Coaches / History
caption_attribution_description: English: Jim Stones Coaches bus H1 JYM, an Alexander Dennis Dart/Pointer, in Leigh Bus Station
context_page_description: Jim Stones Coaches was a bus operator that operated a number of commercial and supported routes on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester in Leigh, Greater Manchester. The main hub was Leigh bus station.
context_section_description: Jim Stones Coaches was established in 1968 as a charter operator. Upon the bus deregulation in October 1986 the company started bus operations with two routes, 596 from Leigh to Landside and 599 from Leigh to Higher Folds. The company expanded operations by filling the bus network where the larger incumbent operator GM Buses retracted services, as well as winning school and tendered contract services from Transport for Greater Manchester. In January 2020, Jim Stones announced his intention to retire with operations ceasing on 18 April 2020. Diamond North West, Vision Bus and Warrington's Own Buses took over the services.
caption: Plaxton Pointer bodied Dennis Dart SLF at Leigh bus station in August 2009
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