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• Historic Queens Road depot marks 125 years of continuous service since opening as Manchester’s first electric tram depot on 6 June 1901
• More than 2,000 transport enthusiasts and local residents attend milestone celebration delivered in partnership with the Museum of Transport
• Event showcases the evolution of Manchester transport, featuring heritage ‘SELNEC Central’ livery alongside state-of-the-art Bee Network vehicles

Liverpool is gearing up for another unforgettable summer of live music as Anfield Stadium prepares to welcome a new wave of global superstars - and Stagecoach Merseyside is once again stepping in to ensure fans enjoy smooth, stress‑free travel to and from each show.

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 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.

• 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

• 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 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

• 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 

• 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.

• 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