Stagecoach celebrates local heroes

The transport company launched an appeal for Oxfordshire residents to nominate their local keyworker heroes for the chance to win them an indulgent afternoon out in London, courtesy of Oxford Tube.

Residents nominated more than 100 local heroes in total, all with selfless and inspiring stories. Of those nominated, 12 winners and their plus ones were transported on a brand-new state-of-the-art Oxford Tube coach to join Stagecoach for afternoon tea at the London Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel.

Those in attendance were nominated by friends, family, and colleagues for a variety of reasons, showcasing the breadth of support the community provided throughout the pandemic. The nominations included medical and care professionals and those working to create and administer vaccines, alongside community heroes working to help deliver essentials to the vulnerable and raising money for charity.

Commenting on the afternoon, Rachel Geliamassi, Managing Director at Stagecoach West, which is responsible for services in Oxfordshire and the Oxford Tube, said: “Supporting the local community is at the heart of what we do, so it was important to us that we give something back to our fellow keyworkers who have played a vital part in keeping Oxfordshire running during the pandemic. It was heart-warming reading the nominations of amazing things people have done throughout the past 18 months to support their local community. We hope everyone who joined us on the day enjoyed their time and took a moment to relax.”

The Oxford Tube offers a convenient and cost-effective way to travel between Oxford and London with coaches running 24 hours a day and up to every 10 minutes. On board passengers can enjoy free 4G Wi-Fi and USB charging facilities.  

For more information about Oxford Tube, please visit: https://www.oxfordtube.com/