Mayday Travel

Mayday Travel arranges minibus and coach hire from Croydon for journeys around London and destinations throughout the UK. The company says it began operating in 1987 and lists vehicles ranging from six-seat people carriers to 53-seat coaches. That range can accommodate small groups and larger parties, with the vehicle selected according to the group size and needs of the trip.

The fleet includes six-seat Ford Tourneo Custom people carriers, a 16-seat long-wheelbase Ford Transit, and a 22-seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. For larger groups, the company lists a 37-seat Yutong TC9 midi coach and 53-seat Yutong GT12 and Mercedes Tourismo coaches. Mayday says it owns and operates its vehicles; its website lets customers review the models before requesting a quote rather than presenting one generic coach option.

A trip request starts with the details that shape the service: pickup and destination ZIP codes, the departure date and time, and, when needed, the return date and time. The form also asks for passenger, suitcase, and carry-on counts, along with the vehicle type and any special requirements. With that information, the company can prepare a quote around the itinerary and group, whether it is a one-way journey or a round trip.

Some features depend on vehicle size. The website says onboard restrooms are available only on 49- or 53-seat vehicles. Manual wheelchair access must be requested in advance and is subject to availability; the listed configuration accommodates one wheelchair user by removing six seats, leaving 45 passenger seats plus space for the chair. These details are useful when requesting a quote, particularly for groups with accessibility needs.

Service covers London and the rest of the country from the company’s Croydon base. Mayday presents its hire service for a range of occasions rather than as a fixed route or scheduled bus service: each quote is built around pickup and drop-off points, timing, and passenger count. That approach suits groups that need to coordinate transportation for the whole party instead of buying seats on a set itinerary.

The vehicle page describes a company-operated fleet and gives specific models and capacities, while the booking form accommodates luggage, accessibility requirements, and an onboard restroom where available. The logistics of a six-seat vehicle, a 16-seat minibus, and a coach for more than 50 passengers are different, so the booking process begins with the group’s makeup and travel needs, not just a date.

Mayday Travel’s depot is in Anchor Business Park in Croydon, and its contact page lists weekday office hours. It gives separate emergency numbers for Mark Nolan and James Nolan—07970 467 602 and 07747 113 443—which are distinct from the general booking number. The company accepts quote requests through its website and maintains a physical base in south London for trips advertised across the UK.