RNS Number:2235N
Arriva PLC
07 July 2003


                                                                     7 July 2003


                                   ARRIVA PLC


                               BOARD OF DIRECTORS



Arriva announces that following the disposal of three sites in the West Country,
on 4 July 2003, it has completed the disposal of its Motor Retailing operations.
As a consequence, Mr John Ray, executive director responsible for the business,
has resigned from the Board of Directors with effect from 4 July 2003.


Mr Ray joined the Group in 1973 and held a number of senior operational and
financial positions before being appointed to the Board in March 1997 with
responsibility for the motor operations division.


Commenting, Mr Bob Davies, chief executive, said: "John Ray has been with the
Group for 30 years and over that period he has contributed significantly to its
successful development. Since October, he has done an outstanding job managing
the disposal process. This has realised approaching #70 million, broadly in line
with book value, and he has, at the same time, recognised the needs of the 2,000
employees in the business. I would like to take the opportunity, on behalf of
the Group and its stakeholders, to record our appreciation of John's commitment
and contribution to Arriva."





For further enquiries:

Arriva plc                                                    0191 520 4000
Bob Davies, Chief Executive
Steve Lonsdale, Group Finance Director
Julian Evans, Director of Corporate Communications

Gavin Anderson & Company                                      020 7554 1400
Deborah Walter / Jo Godfrey







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