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Stagecoach launches new smartphone “busy bus” indicator to help customers plan journeys

  • App will use data and artificial intelligence to help customers socially distance
  • Traffic light indicator will give easy guide to quieter services on bus networks
  • Part of a range of extra safety measures to help customers travel with confidence
Stagecoach Group

Supertram confirms phased increase in services to support the region

  • Supertram timetables to be stepped up from 14 June
  • Yellow and Blue services to run every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday daytime
  • Tram-train to operate two services per hour each direction
  • Extensive measures in place to provide clean and safe tram services
  • Lower capacity on individual trams to maintain social distancing
  • Timetable information can be found at supertram.com
Stagecoach Group

Stagecoach confirms planned phased increase in bus services in England to support efforts to get country moving

  • Timetables planned to initially return to 70% of pre-COVID-19 levels to help restart economy and daily life
  • Step up in bus services follows new UK Government bus, tram and light rail restart programme
  • Bus operators working with local authorities to target services where needed most
  • Extensive measures in place to provide clean and safe bus services for passengers
  • Lower capacity on individual buses to maintain social distancing
  • Updated timetables and key information available at stagecoach.com/coronavirus
Stagecoach Connect

Stagecoach supports launch of new dedicated demand responsive transport service for NHS

  • New app-based bus service, Stagecoach Connect, to be launched for Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust this month as part of a trial of Demand Responsive Transport in Mansfield and Sutton
  • Stagecoach working in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust and ViaVan
  • Initially rolled out for East Midlands with potential to be rolled out to other parts of the NHS across the UK
  • Initiative developed from concept to delivery in just two weeks to help COVID-19 response
  • Stagecoach and ViaVan see key role for on-demand solutions as part of future public transport plans
  • Emergency scheduled bus networks continue to deliver vital links for UK's key workers
Stagecoach

Stagecoach calls for joint strategy with government to secure vital public transport networks out of Covid-19 lockdown and beyond

  • Britain's biggest bus and coach operator sets out bold six-point plan for "new normal"
  • Urgent operational and investment plan needed for short-term transition
  • Radical long-term changes can help reboot regional economies and protect communities
  • Covid-19 tragedy should be a "defining moment" that transforms society for better
Stagecoach team

Stagecoach pays tribute to the country’s bus and coach workers

• Industry joins together to mark Bus and Coach Worker Support Day
• Public thank you for country’s bus and coach workers for running essential services
• Public transport continues plays a vital role in the country’s efforts to beat COVID-19

Stagecoach Group

Kindness bus tour reaches thousands of UK school pupils with ‘Be Nice online’ message

  • Transport company Stagecoach and The Diana Award’s ground-breaking Be Nice Bus exceeds all expectations and reaches over 11,000 young people with ‘Be Nice Online’ message.
Stagecoach Group

Stagecoach praises “heroes behind the wheel” as company progresses initiatives to support national effort against coronavirus

  • Stagecoach details additional steps being taken to support key workers, local communities and supply chain
  • Public transport continues to play a vital role in the country’s efforts to beat COVID-19
  • Measures include dedicated shuttle buses for NHS workers in some areas, support for communities and additional capacity to distribution centres
  • Timetable improvements have also been made following key worker feedback
Stagecoach Group

Government coronavirus measures: changes to Supertram services

  • Measures reflect reduced travel and keeping key workers communities connected
  • Temporary reduced service to operate from Monday 23 March 
  • Changes follow new government advice on social contact + non-essential travel
  • Stagecoach support for national effort to help tackle challenging situation
  • Safety and well-being of customers and Supertram employees remains top priority
  • Full details of new timetables available online at supertram.com
Stagecoach Group

Stagecoach confirms succession plans for senior executive role

  • Mark Threapleton to retire later this year after 40-year career in transport sector
  • Recruitment of successor underway with phased transition planned in the months ahead
Stagecoach Group

Stagecoach calls for new Scottish apprenticeship pathway to maximise opportunities for young people in public transport

  • Company marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week with call for new qualification
  • Dedicated bus driving Modern Apprenticeship could deliver hundreds of new opportunities
  • New initiative and funding flexibility would enhance Scotland's position as bus world leader