Phillips Coach Company Limited, Shiptonthorpe

Clive Harry Chorley Phillips commenced operation in September 1952, with a pair of second-hand Bedford OWBs.  Many varied vehicles were operated over the years.  He traded as Phillips Coaches until February 1980, when a limited company, Phillips Coach Company Ltd was formed.  In June, 1988, Mr Phillips sold his company to the East Yorkshire Motor Services group, where it was operated as a subsidiary of the group.  A year later the company was absorbed into fellow subsidiary, Cherry Coaches Ltd