UK-based public transport company Go-Ahead Group has acquired operation in Manchester owned by bus operator First Group.

Under the deal, Go-Ahead Group paid about 11.2 million pounds ($14.6 million) for the business.

The divestment also includes the Queens Road depot in Cheetham Hill and the fleet of around 160 vehicles.

Further, First Group said that the move does not include the Oldham and Bolton operations which have 300 buses and more than 1,000 staff.