News

335 items found, showing page 1 of 28

eHGV charging - Stockton

Stagecoach and partners launch first eHGV charging hub in Stockton, paving the way for national fleet electrification

  • Stagecoach launches its first eHGV charging hub in Stockton in partnership with PD Ports and the Port of Middlesbrough, supporting hauliers in the North East.
  • The Stockton trial successfully completed a two-hour, 150 kW DC charge of a Volvo eHGV, demonstrating the reliability and zero drop-off performance of the new infrastructure.
New Livery cropped

Stagecoach offers free travel to veterans this Remembrance Day

  • All serving military, veterans and cadets will qualify for free national travel on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in support of Stagecoach’s employee Veterans Network
UKBA25 FINALIST white on purple tagline 300dpi CMYK

Stagecoach celebrates record 25 finalist nominations in prestigious national bus awards

  • Stagecoach has secured an impressive 25 finalist nominations across 14 categories, demonstrating excellence across all areas of its business
  • Nominations span top drivers, innovative environmental projects, outstanding depots, and dedicated managers from across the UK
p jpeg (1)

Sometimes, it’s time for the bus

  • Stagecoach has launched the second phase of its national adult marketing campaign, “Sometimes, it’s time for the bus,” highlighting the bus as a smart, great-value and stress-free alternative to other modes of transport.
  • Tailored offers across the UK include never paying more than £3 for single fares in England, up to 30% off DayRiders in Scotland via the Stagecoach app, and Tap on, Tap off capped fares in Wales.
  • The first burst of the campaign runs from September with a second burst in early 2026, coinciding with Catch the Bus Month and supported by an upcoming competition.
[edit]13.05.25 Scene 4 0157

Are we getting a little too car-ried away? Four-fifths admit reaching for the car keys for journeys that are a short walk away

  • 78% of people admit to driving journeys that are under one mile
  • Traffic congestion is our biggest vice, with two fifths (40%) saying it’s a source of daily stress
  • 84% say buses are important for the UK's net zero climate solution
Stagecoach bus logo cropped

Britain’s community spirit is thriving… and it’s fuelled by everyday, humble heroes

  • Research reveals the acts of quiet heroism that make an established member of a community, with ‘the postie who never skips a house’ coming in first place
  • Bus drivers were also hailed as unsung heroes – with 60% saying they make a real difference as a friendly face in the local community
  • Almost two-thirds (61%) feel there’s a strong sense of community in their area
  • Almost three-quarters (72%) feel the real heroes of their communities often go unnoticed.
IMG 1539

24 Stagecoach drivers gear up for National UK Bus Driver of the Year final in Blackpool

  • Stagecoach proudly enters 24 drivers into the prestigious national competition
  • The UK Bus Driver of the Year is the ultimate test of skill, precision, and professionalism for bus drivers nationwide
  • Stagecoach’s entrants represent the very best of the company’s driving talent
Slave-Free Alliance logo as jpg

Stagecoach partners with Slave-Free Alliance to tackle modern slavery in supply chain

  • New partnership launched on UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
  • Collaboration with Slave-Free Alliance (SFA) will help identify, prevent, and protect against any modern slavery and exploitation across Stagecoach’s extensive supply chain
  • Supports Stagecoach’s alignment with the United Nations Global Compact
Stagecoach new electric bus cropped

Stagecoach bus drivers continue to lead the way in safe and fuel-efficient driving scheme

  • More than 4,600 Stagecoach drivers have achieved GreenRoad Fleet Elite status
  • Nearly 700 drivers achieve GreenRoad’s brand new Grand Master award, given to those who have held Fleet Elite status for 10 consecutive years
  • Advanced safety & telematics system continuously checks driving manoeuvres & helps improve fuel efficiency
[edit]13.05.25 Scene 4 0157

Stagecoach launches powerful new brand campaign: 'we've got you'

  • The ‘we’ve got you’ promise and corresponding campaign represents a significant strategic shift in the brands marketing approach
  • The brand aims to reach customers on a deeper, more emotional level by focusing on the bus’s role in keeping communities connected to what matters
  • The launch campaign delivers a series of emotive customer stories that will appear across broad range of video-led channels
Stagecoach visuals cropped

Stagecoach delivers largest year-on-year leap in UKCSI Bus and Coach rankings

  • Stagecoach is the most improved bus company in UKCSI July 2025 with a +4.6pt score increase
  • One of the 20 most improved organisations across all sectors
  • Now ranked 20 out of 37 transport organisations, up from 28th
CDP Supplier Engagement Leader 2024 (1)

Stagecoach is the only UK and European Company to achieve CDP's SEA A-List in the road transport activity group

  • Stagecoach achieves CDP’s prestigious Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) A-List recognition, becoming the only UK and European participant to do so, and one of two globally to achieve the accolade in the Road Transport activity group
  • The award celebrates Stagecoach’s leadership in Supplier Engagement transparency and supplier collaboration within its climate strategy
  • Alongside its SEA A-List placement, Stagecoach maintained its leadership ‘A-’ rating for climate disclosure and earned a ‘B’ rating in CDP’s water disclosure, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable resource management