Lucketts Successfully Delivers Major Transport Operation for South Coast Derby

Lucketts Travel successfully supported one of the largest and most high-profile fixtures on the South Coast football calendar at the weekend, acting as Official Transport Partners for a local club during the Portsmouth vs Southampton derby. 

The major local derby saw the safe and coordinated transport of approximately 2,700 Southampton supporters, delivered through a large-scale, multi-operator operation across The Coach Travel Group. 

The operation brought together several group operators, including Lucketts Travel, Barnes Coaches, Worthing Coaches, Stewarts Coaches, Horseman Coaches, Johnsons Coaches, Readybus and Swans Travel, showcasing the strength, scale and operational capability of the group when delivering complex, high-demand movements. 

Through extensive planning, experienced drivers and a shared focus on safety and reliability, supporters were transported smoothly and securely to and from one of the region’s most anticipated sporting events. 

Jiten Desai, Commercial Director at Lucketts Travel, commented “Fixtures of this scale demand detailed planning, trust and strong collaboration. Supporting a major South Coast derby and transporting thousands of supporters safely and efficiently is something we’re extremely proud of.” 

“This operation highlights not only Lucketts’ experience in delivering high-profile sporting events, but also the real strength of collaboration across The Coach Travel Group. Working together allows us to deliver seamless transport solutions at scale, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and service.” 

The successful operation reinforces Lucketts’ position as a trusted transport partner for major sporting events and further demonstrates The Coach Travel Group’s ability to deliver large-scale, coordinated transport solutions across the UK.