About: BADLAM Automotive

In 2016 Josh Badlam created Hibana Moto (Hibana meaning Spark in Japanese) he created the company as a sole trader working as a Vehicle Technician for Ssangyong, Mitsubishi, Toyota and Nissan at The Royal Portbury dock in North Somerset. Josh studied Light Vehicle Mechanics at City of Bristol College at Level 2.
 
Throughout the years Josh had been tinkering with cars both his, friends, family and customers! In 2019 Josh teamed up with his childhood best friend to create B&F Vehicles which in 2020 became registered as Hibana Automotive LTD. After a short spout of selling second hand cars Josh’s childhood friend left the business to pursue his passion in E-Bike design and Metal work. Josh took on the company himself and carried out minor repairs to vehicles in the Bristol Airport areas (mainly stranded passengers)
 
Josh shut down the Business a year later after pursuing other business options and concentrated more on the Airport.
 
In 2022-2023 Josh made a come back to the Automotive game and works on call for a local Garage in the Ashton Gate area of Bristol.
 
On 01st August 2024 Josh dug up Hibana Automotive assets (not literally) after conversing with Friends, Partners and Supporters and has created Badlam Automotive!
 
Covering The South West, UK (Mainly M5 Corridor) and the Bristol Airport Area

About: BADLAM Travel & Transport

Badlam Travel & Transport are an Independent Airport Services Provider Operating in the Bristol Airport Area. They work closely with Independent Business’ surrounding Bristol Airport to provide a Complete Pre & Post Airport Experience. The services provided include Airport Parking, Meet & Greet, Accommodation and Transfers. They also provide Tourist Information and a Local Guide Service. They remain independent from Bristol Airport although they provide Third-party Services for Airport Parking through Bristol Airports Silverzone and MultiStorey Car Parks. 

Background / History Of BADLAM Travel & Transport

During Covid-19 the Owner Joshua Badlam was placed on Furlough, while working at one of the Main Independent Hotels situated at Bristol Airport. During the Pandemic Joshua wanted to make sure the Airport and Travel industry survived once The Pandemic was lifted. He then started BTS (Badlam Transport Services) starting off with Courier work Delivering Masks, AntiBac Gel and other items needed.

Once the Pandemic lifted he then started HiroshiCorr Airport Services which he started to Help Friends and Colleagues with Business’ around Bristol Airport. He helped secure Customers and Clients for Airport Parking.

In 2021, Joshua started ThirdParty booking Airport Parking, Airport Accommodation and Meet and Greet Services. He also started helping hands on with a number of Meet and Greet Companies.

In 2022, Joshua Badlam and his Partner Ellie Robson started to work together with the Airport Services changing the name of the Business to ELJO Services UK.

In 2023, Joshua had made a number of new Airport Connections allowing him to build his catalogue of available Partners to choose from, allowing customers a variety of choice and availability with their chosen service.

In the beginning of 2024, Joshua and Ellie started to plan for the future of the Business and its longevity. They decided to rename the Company to BADLAM Travel & Transport with the New logo (The 4 wings) Each wing represents one of Joshua’s children 3 Boys (Blue) and 1 Girl (Pink).

Reasons Why BADLAM Travel & Transport Are Supporting Us

BADLAM Travel & Transport's Working With Donate For Defib WsM Project

We started working with BADLAM Travel & Transport in January 2024, after we posted a Facebook Post about, Maya our Defib Dog Mascot, and wanting to have Maya as our Mascot and would like to publicise this more. Joshua kindly got in contact with us which enabled our working relationship. Josh and his team developed a AI (Artificial Intelligence) Version of Maya named ‘Maya To The Rescue’, which we adore and it’s great to present this and use this on our advertisements!

Upcoming Fundraising Events For Defibrillators Run By BADLAM & Contacts

Do you like racing? 
Would you like to race for a good cause? 

We are searching for 18 drivers to take part in our Charity Race in aid of Donate For Defib WSM! There is a £50 Racer sign-up fee to cover track use and insurance payable to Teriyaki Banditz or Donate for Defib (helmet and racewear will be provided on the day if required) 
 
All donations for each driver will be payable via this Enthuse link https://greatwesternairambulance.enthuse.com/pf/badlam-travel-transport-teriyaki-banditz
 

Charities That BADLAM Travel & Transport Proudly Support

To find out more about the charities that BADLAM Travel & Transport support, Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project being one of them, please visit their Website:

https://badlamtravel.square.site/charity-we-support

Where Is BADLAM Travel & Transport Based?

Serving:

Swindon · Swansea · Pembrokeshire · Gloucestershire · North Somerset · Bristol · Pembroke · Cardiff · Newport · London

Thank You / Appreciation Certificate

Contacting BADLAM Travel & Transport