In September 1981 Midland Red West[REF] was formed with 183 buses operating from six depots in Gloucestershire, Hereford, Worcestershire and Powys as part of the breakup of the Midland Red bus company.
The local brand names Reddibus, Severnlink, Wandaward, Wayfarer and Wendaway created by Midland Red continued to be used [REF].