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From bell bottoms to bus stops: How over-60s are re-discovering freedom, fun and friendships

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:45:00 Z

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.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:17:00 Z

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.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:13:00 Z

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

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:02:00 Z

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

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:46:00 Z

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

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:07:00 Z

Seven standout employees, representing 220 years of combined experience in the bus industry, have been invited to Buckingham Palace

The nominees are being recognised not only for their professional excellence but for their extraordinary contributions to the community

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:13:00 Z

Stagecoach has announced a major new partnership with Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of Global, to change lives through community projects across the UK.
The new partnership will fund life-changing initiatives, helping people facing challenges such as mental health struggles, domestic abuse and financial hardship.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:52:00 Z

Experts agreed the transition to zero-emission buses requires a collaborative approach at all levels of government, prioritising investment in depot infrastructure, grid capacity and energy systems
The session explored ‘joined-up’ solutions to maximise large-scale decarbonisation across the transport sector
The event demonstrated how local electrification projects like the Nuneaton depot serve as essential models for national societal and environmental goals

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:19:00 Z

Stagecoach will operate one of two new franchised bus networks in the Liverpool City Region, commencing 6 September 2026
The new networks are set to significantly improve connectivity and service reliability for thousands of daily passengers in the St Helens area
Stagecoach is committed to working closely with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) to deliver high-quality, sustainable transport services

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:03:00 Z

Stagecoach has invested in two state-of-the-art, full size bus simulators to improve driver training
The immersive technology allows drivers to safely practice complex road, weather, and incident scenarios in a controlled environment
The simulators are initially being used in training schools in West Scotland and South Wales