From bell bottoms to bus stops: How over-60s are re-discovering freedom, fun and friendships
- 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.
Commuting costs UK drivers £2,228 per year: is it time for a different journey?
- 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.
Stagecoach celebrates International Women’s Day 2026: Launching new mentoring scheme to drive gender balance
- Stagecoach honours five female icons with a combined 179 years of service
- While women represent only 10% of the broader bus and coach industry (WiBC), Stagecoach is leading the way with a significantly higher female workforce
- The Women@Stagecoach network continues to drive policy changes, including enhanced menopause, maternity and paternity support
Stagecoach drives forward workforce diversity during National Apprenticeship Week 2026
- 2026 is set to be Stagecoach’s biggest year for vocational training, with up to 100 new driver apprentices joining every month
- Current data reveals 73% of driver apprentices are over the age of 25
- Stagecoach remains the only bus operator outside London to offer driver apprenticeships across England, providing a fully funded, Level 2 qualification
Stagecoach leads the way as UK bus travel sees leap in customer satisfaction
- Stagecoach recognised as the top-performing major bus operator for customer satisfaction in the latest UKCSI report
- Significant year-on-year improvements highlight a turning point for the UK bus industry in service quality
- The company is named a double finalist for the UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2026, signalling a new era of passenger-focused travel
Latest news
Stagecoach Merseyside Secures Accredited Status in Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter
Stagecoach Merseyside has strengthened its position as one of the region’s leading fair employment organisations after being officially awarded Accredited Member status of the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter.
Stagecoach Supports Students at Progress Arc Careers Fair
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.
From bell bottoms to bus stops: How over-60s are re-discovering freedom, fun and friendships
- 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.
