Laura Stokes

Where to start?! My story in the coach hire industry begins in 2006, when James and I set out to build a business as a small coach operator. Several exciting journeys around the country and a few years later we spotted an opportunity that would allow us to support independent coach operators, and make booking coach and minibus travel easier for everyone. So, in 2010, Coach Hire Comparison was born. Since then, I've been fully immersed in every aspect of the business as joint managing director, ensuring that our commitment to family values drives everything we do. In 2023, James and I made the decision to partner with CMAC, an industry-leading ground transport specialist, and from there things really started to ramp up within my role as our platform grew stronger. Together, alongside our wonderful team, we’ve been dedicated to offering fair and sustainable coach and minibus hire across the country for over 14 years, all while juggling the demands of raising a family. This hasn’t always been easy, but we’ve found our balance. A large part of this is learning to switch off, so when we get the chance, we love travelling the world - especially holidaying in Portugal, and our weekends are usually spent cheering on our son at football, enjoying long walks with our dogs, and sharing a glass of wine while catching up with family and friends.