It sold its French Cote France service stations to Italy's Autogrill in December 1997.

[5] In 2007, Cremonini bought Compass' stake in the joint company, and rebranded the sites to their own brand, Chef Express.

In 2006, Moto separated from Compass Group and SSP following successful acquisition by a consortium of investors.

[8] Moto is currently in the development stage for its third new build service area at a site located near Sawtry, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire on the A1(M).

In 2021, Moto became a franchisee of Pret A Manger and started adding stores to its busier MSA locations.

Sites upgraded included Ferrybridge, Reading, Tamworth, Stafford & Donington Park.

Selected Moto sites feature an indoor or outdoor play area within or near the main building.

These include M&S Simply Food, Costa Coffee, West Cornwall Pasty Company, Krispy Kreme and Greggs.