News

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Britain's biggest bus and coach operator awarded new Green Economy Mark
• Independent recognition of company's contribution to transition to green economy
• Stagecoach also achieves FTSE4Good corporate responsibility standard for 19th year
• Business rated among top 3% of companies in the UK listed travel and leisure sector
• Accreditations reflect Stagecoach's commitment to connect communities and do the right thing

• Investment in digital technology to help revolutionise maintenance process
• New digital system will help to reduce customer delays and provide greater availability
• Cloud-based system offers the latest technology solution for efficient maintenance

• Stars Awards recognises shining stars amongst 24,000 employees across the country
• Nominations received from customers and employees
• Awards recognise excellence over key areas including service to customers, safety, health and wellbeing, environment, community and innovation
• Winners from a wide range of businesses covering Stagecoach services in the West, West Scotland, South West, London, Merseyside & South Lancashire, Cumbria and North Lancashire, Manchester, Yorkshire, East Midlands and South Wales