Stagecoach Manchester and Merseyside was delighted to take part in a Careers Fair at Progress Arc St Helens on Wednesday 29th April, where colleagues spent time talking with students about the many career paths available across the bus industry.

• Britian’s over-60s are embracing a ‘second adolescence’, with 22% discovering new hobbies thanks to their free bus pass. 

• 42% say free bus travel gives them the opportunity to visit family and friends more often.  

• 56% cite avoiding the hassle and cost of parking as a key reason for choosing the bus. 

• The average car commute is costing UK workers £2,228.56 per year
• Over half (55%) of car commuters feel the cost of driving is rising
• Over one in ten (14%) have considered changing jobs to reduce the cost of their commute
• 33% are already rethinking their journey to work, as they could save up to £1,139.32 per year commuting by bus.