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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.
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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
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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