Newark-based coach operator Travel Wright is set to close in April after 96 years in business.
The company was established as Wright & Sons in 1926 by Charles Wright and now operates coach trips, school buses and local bus services.
The closure plans were announced on the company website by David and Colin Wright and Paula Allen, the great-grandchildren of the founder.
“It is with great sadness we have to announce Travel Wright intend to close the business in early April,” said the statement.
“We are looking to retire and have accordingly been looking for a buyer such that the business could continue as a going concern but unfortunately this has not happened.”
A final decision will be announced on or around February 18.
The trio thanked their staff and said it would be “fantastic” for the public to support them during the next nine weeks by booking a coach trip.
Their statement said the business remains solvent and will continue bookings until April 3, as well as an excursion to London to see Wicked on April 6.
Customers with gift vouchers are encouraged to use them before the end of March.
“We would like to extend a huge thank you to our excursion and holiday passengers, schools, private hire customers and businesses, indeed all who have supported us over the years; it will be a very sad day and we trust you will agree the end of an era in Newark,” concluded the statement.