Public Transport Archives

15th January 2025

Unipart Company, Park Signalling, Secures £3M Network Rail Contract

Unipart company Park Signalling has kicked off 2025 with a significant achievement in the rail industry, securing a £3m contract with Network Rail. This...

26th November 2024

Pioneering US-based Canoo Inc’s versatile electric vehicle experience arrives at Bicester Motion

Canoo Inc, a US-based company which has created revolutionary multi-purpose platforms and digital ecosystems that are transforming the automotive industry for the entire vehicle...

Business Services Manufacturing Private Transport Public Transport

24th December 2023

Oxford Brookes hosts event looking at the future of autonomous transport

The future of transport and the challenges facing the development of smart, connected and autonomous vehicles was discussed at a two-day event at Oxford...

Conference & Events Education Private Transport Public Transport

17th November 2022

BRAND THE BUS! JACKPOT INCREASED IN HUGE BONUS FOR GOOD CAUSES

The first prize in Oxford Bus Company’s Brand the Bus! 2023 competition has just got even bigger, thanks to a new partnership.

Private Transport Public Transport

16th November 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY SCOOP ACCOLADE AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

The Oxford Bus Company has been recognised for its customer facing technology innovations, in a prestigious national industry award.

Private Transport Public Transport

15th November 2022

Oxford Bus Company invests in graduates to inspire the next generation in transport

Glenn De Sousa progressed from graduate trainee to manager inside a year - after getting on-board Oxford Bus Company’s graduate training scheme.

Private Transport Public Transport

1st November 2022

Oxford bus driver hangs up his keys – two million miles after starting his career in 1980

A bus and coach driver who clocked over two million miles during a 42-year career has completed his service on public transport and retired.

Private Transport Public Transport

27th October 2022

SCARY HALLOWEEN GHOST TOURS REVEAL OXFORD’S SPOOKY SECRETS

Oxford will be full of extra ghostly goings-on in the city at Halloween this year, via public ghost tours.

Private Transport Public Transport

25th October 2022

THAMES TRAVEL ANNOUNCE SECOND PAY RISE THIS YEAR TO HELP COMBAT RISING COST OF LIVING

Thames Travel has awarded its bus drivers and office workers an additional cost of living pay rise, in response to rising inflation.

Private Transport Public Transport

20th October 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY SHORTLISTED FOR EXCELLENT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ACCOLADE AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

The Oxford Bus Company has been recognised as delivering an excellent customer experience in the prestigious national bus industry award scheme, the UK Bus Awards.

Private Transport Public Transport

18th October 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY INCREASE BONUS SCHEME TO ATTRACT DRIVERS

Oxford Bus Company has announced it has enhanced its driver signing-on bonus to boost its on-going recruitment campaign.

Private Transport Public Transport

16th October 2022

OxLEP-backed project major update: Green light for Oxford station and railway transformation following £78.6m funding announcement

The Department for Transport today (17 August) confirmed it has awarded £78.6m to Network Rail to support the redevelopment of Oxford station and railway,...

Business Strategy Leadership Local Government Private Transport Public Transport

14th October 2022

It’s time for change to future-proof Oxford’s Road Network

The scale of change needed to make Oxford’s transport infrastructure work can seem overwhelming.

Private Transport Public Transport Sustainability

30th September 2022

DEADLINE TO ENTER OXFORD BUS COMPANY ‘BRAND THE BUS!’ COMPETITION EXTENDED

Oxford Bus Company has extended its deadline for good causes to enter its Brand the Bus! competition.

Private Transport Public Transport

9th September 2022

HRH Queen Elizabeth II – Unipart message of condolence

September 2022 – We join the rest of the United Kingdom and the world in mourning the loss of our sovereign, HRH Queen Elizabeth II....

Public Transport Tech Technology

8th September 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY HOST DRIVER RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY AT COWLEY HOUSE

Oxford Bus Company is opening the doors to its depot on Sunday to offer job hunters the opportunity to get a job as a...

Private Transport Public Transport

1st September 2022

Unipart Logistics achieves five-star environmental sustainability 2022 audit

September 2022 – Unipart Logistics has achieved a five-star rating in the British Safety Council Environmental Sustainability audit for the 10th consecutive year. The British Safety...

Public Transport Sustainability Tech Technology

16th August 2022

Electric bus on trial in Oxford as city prepares for low carbon future

Oxford Bus Company is trialling an electric bus in service, as part of its preparation for the city’s ambition to transform its bus network...

Public Transport Sustainability

4th August 2022

Oxford United Football Special buses return with Thames Travel

Thames Travel has renewed its partnership with Oxford United to continue its ‘Football Special’ match-day bus service this season.

Public Transport Sport

26th July 2022

Unipart Rail forms partnership with Gripple

Unipart Rail has formed a new partnership with Gripple and together they are bringing a revolutionary new innovation to the rail industry - the...

Public Transport Tech Technology

4th July 2022

Brand the Bus! returns revamped to help more good causes

Oxford Bus Company today launched its annual Brand the Bus! 2023 competition for a local charity or good cause to have its branding on...

Charities Public Transport

21st June 2022

Oxford Bus Company reveals latest charity bus

The Oxford Bus Company has launched its latest bus backing local good causes, with the rear of a double-decker emblazoned in Be Free Young...

Charities Public Transport

27th May 2022

Oxford Bus Group announce interim C-Suite team restructure

The Oxford Bus Group has announced an interim change to its director level team.

People Public Transport

11th May 2022

Oxford Bus Company launches latest ‘Brand the Bus’ with Restore

The Oxford Bus Company has launched its latest bus backing local good causes, with a double-decker wrapped in mental health charity Restore’s branding.

Charities Public Transport Responsible Business

3rd May 2022

Blenheim Palace launch free shuttle service with Oxford Bus Company

Blenheim Palace has partnered with Oxford Bus Company to provide visitors with a sustainable travel service to the tourist attraction.

Attractions Public Transport

1st April 2022

Bus operators back Walk to Work Day to boost health

Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel are encouraging motorists to consider a minor change in their travel habits to help make a difference on...

Health Public Transport Workplace Wellbeing

1st April 2022

Successful funding bid set to bring 159 electric buses to Oxfordshire

A fleet of 159 state of the art electric buses is set to serve Oxford and its surrounding areas after a bid for government...

Public Transport Sustainability

21st March 2022

City Sightseeing Oxford increased tours as the city celebrates English Tourism Week

Oxford Bus Company is celebrating English Tourism Week by stepping up efforts to encourage people to visit the city. It heralded English Tourism Week...

Leisure Public Transport

8th March 2022

The Airline offers Ukrainian refugees free travel to Oxford from Heathrow & Gatwick

Oxford Bus Company is to let Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK free travel on its Airline service.

People Public Transport

7th March 2022

Bus manager Clarisse Garcia celebrates International Women’s Day 2022

Oxford Bus Company Retail Manager Clarisse Garcia has spoken of her pride in working in the bus industry, as part of the International Women’s...

EDI Public Transport

1st March 2022

DPD welcomes Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone pilot

Leading delivery company DPD has welcomed Britain's first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot, launched in Oxford, saying it will bring long term benefits to...

Private Transport Public Transport Sustainability

21st February 2022

Oxford Bus Company hosting engagement events for Bus and Coach Driver Recruitment Week

Oxford Bus Company is holding open events for the public to discover more about bus and coach driving opportunities.

Public Transport Recruitment

1st February 2022

Oxford Bus Company employees benefit from Oxford Living Wage

Oxford Bus Company has renewed its commitment to paying the Oxford Living Wage. The Company has been accredited as an Oxford Living Wage Employer...

People Public Transport

1st February 2022

Waving goodbye to hand-signal stops

Comms Design, a Unipart Technologies Group company, is pleased to share its recent successful delivery of ‘request to stop’ kiosks to Network Rail for...

Public Transport Tech Technology

21st January 2022

Unite Threat of Industrial Action Over Pay a “Kick in the Teeth for Local Communities”

Stagecoach criticised the Unite union for threatening industrial action impacting Stagecoach bus services in the West of England after it rejected a pay increase...

People Public Transport

18th January 2022

Restore wins Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition

Mental health charity scoops first prize to have an entire bus branded in its colours, with second place charity Be Free Young Carers to...

Charities Public Transport

9th December 2021

Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ finalists announced

The public vote for the latest Oxford Bus Company’s ‘Brand the Bus’ competition has now closed and ten good causes have been nominated for...

Branding Public Transport

6th December 2021

Stagecoach Supports Oxford Hospitals Charity this Christmas

Stagecoach in Oxfordshire will continue its support of Oxford Hospitals Charity this December with a range of festive fundraising activity, including Christmas Jumper Day,...

Charities Public Transport

23rd November 2021

Innovators, investors and entrepreneurs set to come together at key innovation showcase – with just two days to go until the return of Venturefest Oxford

Venturefest Oxford is set to return on Thursday 25 November, bringing together the county’s greatest minds in discussion as to how the county’s ‘world-class...

Attractions Business Strategy Community Building Networking Public Transport

23rd November 2021

The latest wave of electric vehicle chargers coming to county’s car parks

The roll-out of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in council-owned car parks in Oxfordshire has begun.

Education Private Transport Public Transport Sustainability

23rd November 2021

One week to go to vote in brand the bus competition

The public have one week left to cast their votes in the Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to have a say in...

Business as a Force for Good Charities Community Building Public Transport

18th November 2021

New guide will help developers improve quality of life for Oxfordshire people

A new guide that helps developers building new homes and streets in Oxfordshire do so while at the same time improving the quality of...

Community Building Private Transport Public Transport Residential Property

18th November 2021

Works to improve access to Banbury Station

Commuters, residents, and businesses in Banbury can have their say from today (16 November) on proposed improvement works at Tramway Road, near Banbury Station,...

Local Government Public Transport

17th November 2021

Christmas Light Bus returns by popular demand

Oxford Bus Company has announced its ‘Christmas Light Bus’ is returning to help spread some festive cheer again this year.

Attractions Business as a Force for Good Public Transport

17th November 2021

Oxford Bus Company running Christmas and Boxing Day services to airports

The Oxford Bus Company will operate a festive service to both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports this Christmas.

Leisure Public Transport

12th November 2021

Oxford Bus Company issues final call for ‘Brand The Bus’ votes

The public have until the end of November to cast their votes in the Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to have a...

Charities Community Building Public Transport

9th November 2021

Designer Brings the Story of The Nutcracker to Life at Blenheim Palace

A BAFTA award-winning costume and set designer is reimagining the story of The Nutcracker as part of a new festive feature at Blenheim Palace...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

9th November 2021

Bus drivers complete gruelling challenge for Sobell House

Bus driving duo Mark Temple and Guy Powell swapped their driving cabs for the open road to fundraise for Sobell House.

Charities Community Building Public Transport

3rd November 2021

Extra buses for Oxford Round Table’s Charity Fireworks Display

The Oxford Bus Company has teamed up with The Oxford Round Table to provide vital transport links for the return of its popular charity...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

2nd November 2021

Fleet Podcasts: Real insights into the hazards of driving for work

The distractions of hands-free phone use, managing a grey fleet of 5000 plus complex other transport needs, and the rights and wrongs of van...

Health & Safety Private Transport Public Transport

2nd November 2021

More than a million lights for festive trail at Blenheim Palace

The countdown to Christmas has started and stunning Blenheim Palace is getting ready to welcome its glittering Illuminated Trail back this year, between 19...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

1st November 2021

Final call to enter the Brand The Bus Competition

Good causes have one week left to enter Oxford Bus Company’s ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to be in with a chance to design their...

Charities Community Building Public Transport

28th October 2021

Switch off home working and commute by bus to reduce carbon emissions

Research has revealed an average employee that works from home all year round produces 80% more carbon emissions than an office worker.

Community Building Health Public Transport

26th October 2021

‘Bus driving provided me with the perfect career change,’ says former Army driver

A Thames Travel bus driver who served in the British Army for more than two decades has described her career change as the “perfect...

Public Transport Recruitment

25th October 2021

St. Modwen invites Kingsgrove community to a day of celebration of new public square and artwork

On October 9th, St. Modwen, the master developer for the new Kingsgrove community in Wantage, held a family-friendly community day to mark the reveal...

Attractions Community Building Education Local Government Public Transport

22nd October 2021

Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace Opens for Halloween Half Term

The autumn air was filled with wonder on Thursday, as hundreds of visitors enjoyed the spook-tacular surprises at the opening night of a new...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

22nd October 2021

Discover things that go bump in the night in Oxford

Visitors to Oxford can now experience the spooky secrets of the city via a newly launched ghost walking tour.

Attractions Health Public Transport

19th October 2021

Oxfordshire celebrated as champion for local energy innovations on COP26 bus tour

Oxfordshire has been heralded as a local energy champion in the fight against climate change as the UK prepares to host the COP26 summit...

Business Strategy Community Building Public Transport Sustainability

15th October 2021

High performing rail timetable announced for Manchester

The core of a new timetable for rail services in and around Manchester has been approved for December 2022, focused on improving the performance...

Public Transport Workplace Wellbeing

13th October 2021

Singer Attends Launch of Charity Photographic Exhibition at Blenheim’s Stables Café

Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti and his wife, actress and artist, Jemma Powell were among guests at the official opening of MASKED, a new photographic exhibition...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport Venues

12th October 2021

Stagecoach Celebrates Its Longest Serving Community Champions in Oxfordshire

Stagecoach is celebrating its longest serving Oxfordshire staff, with four of the company’s most familiar faces receiving awards for their hard work and dedication...

Charities Community Building EDI Public Transport

12th October 2021

Sunrise Walk Raises More Than £2,500 for Grief Support Charity

A sponsored sunrise walk at Blenheim Palace in memory of loved ones has raised more than £2,500 for a grief support charity working with...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

6th October 2021

Transport for the North responds to the Prime Minister’s speech: ‘We’re ready to deliver NPR’

Responding to the Prime Minister's speech at the Conservative Party Conference today (6 October 2021), Tim Wood, Transport for the North’s Director of Northern...

Local Government Public Transport

6th October 2021

Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace this October Half Term

Spooky surprises await visitors on a brand-new Halloween trail at Blenheim Palace running from 22 – 31 October 2021.

Attractions Community Building Public Transport Venues

5th October 2021

Oxfordshire residents returning to buses as the county bounces back

Oxfordshire residents responded to a campaign to encourage people back onto buses, with a reported 20% increase in bus use last month.

Community Building Health Leisure Public Transport

4th October 2021

Emirates and Qantas extend partnership to help boost recovery of international travel

Qantas and Emirates have announced they will extend their cornerstone partnership for another five years, meaning customers and frequent flyers of both airlines will...

Attractions Leisure Public Transport

4th October 2021

B4 Sustainability Special

In our 2nd Special Feature highlighting great content on the B4 website, we're highlighting ten great sustainable articles, interviews and webinars which have featured...

Business Strategy Community Building Education Local Government Public Transport Sustainability

30th September 2021

Cutting-edge optical design digital technology for Unipart Dorman

Designing and developing new LED signals for the rail infrastructure is critical to exceeding the high performance expectations of Unipart Dorman’s customers.

Manufacturing Public Transport

29th September 2021

Ghoulish Goings-on at Blenheim Palace’s Half Term Fright-Fest

Things that go bump in the night – and day – will create a spooky half term experience for all the family at Blenheim...

Attractions Community Building People Public Transport

29th September 2021

Autumn Extravaganza at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is celebrating all things autumnal over the weekend as part of its brand new Autumn Festival (Friday, 1st October to Sunday, 3rd...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport Venues

27th September 2021

Oxford Bus Company intern Adam keeps it in the family

The nephew of one of Oxford Bus Company’s former long serving employees is following in his uncle’s footsteps, after joining the organisation’s internship scheme.

People Public Transport

20th September 2021

Bus operators back world car free day

Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to take the bus on World Car Free Day on Wednesday.

Community Building Local Government Public Transport Responsible Business Sustainability

20th September 2021

Deadline to enter Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition extended

Oxford Bus Company has extended its deadline for good causes to enter its Brand the Bus competition.

Branding Community Building Public Transport Sustainability

15th September 2021

City Sightseeing Oxford combine open-top bus with bicycle tours

Visitors to Oxford are being offered even more ways to explore after City Sightseeing Oxford added a bike exploration to its open-top bus tour.

Attractions Health Public Transport

14th September 2021

Back to bus campaign launched in Oxfordshire to support COVID-19 bounce back

A big campaign has been launched in Oxfordshire to encourage people to return to using buses this month.

Community Building Public Transport

7th September 2021

Oxford Bus Company employees donate almost £60,000 to Barnardo’s

Kind-hearted staff at Oxford Bus Company have donated almost £60,000 to children’s charity Barnardo’s.

Charities Community Building Public Transport

31st August 2021

Unipart Rail and McCulloch Group launch the TRT-e – the first zero-emissions Trac Rail Transposer

Unipart Rail and McCulloch Group have officially launched the first prototype of the new industry-changing TRT-e, a zero-emissions version of the Trac Rail Transposer,...

Manufacturing Public Transport Responsible Business

12th August 2021

Lord Mayor enjoys City Sightseeing open-top bus tour of Oxford as part of tourism campaign

Oxford’s Lord Mayor joined passengers on-board an open-top bus tour of the city as part of a campaign to encourage people to visit Oxford.

Attractions Public Transport

12th August 2021

Carousel Buses launch digital service for passengers to calculate CO2 savings of travelling by bus

Carousel Buses has launched a digital service that enables passengers to work out how much CO2 they save when travelling by bus, compared to...

Business as a Force for Good Health & Safety Public Transport

11th August 2021

Thames Travel match-day Oxford United bus service returns

Thames Travel in partnership with Oxford United is re-launching its ‘Football Special’ match-day bus services for U’s fans.

Community Building Public Transport Sport

10th August 2021

Stagecoach Launches Competition to Thank Oxfordshire’s Local Heroes

Stagecoach and Oxford Tube are launching a competition designed to give back to keyworkers in Oxfordshire who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic to...

Community Building EDI People Public Transport

10th August 2021

Oxford Bus Company Airline Services Taking Off

International travel is bouncing back, with Oxford Bus Company’s Airline coach service to Heathrow and Gatwick airports experiencing growing passenger numbers.

Leisure Public Transport

29th July 2021

Oxford Bus Company launch another branded bus for a local charity

Two ponies paid Oxford Bus Company a special visit this week to celebrate the unveiling of a double-decker emblazoned in a riding charity’s branding.

Business as a Force for Good Charities Public Transport

28th July 2021

Thames Travel re-launch weekend night bus services

Thames Travel is re-launching its night bus services this weekend to support the return of the night-time economy.

Community Building Public Transport

21st July 2021

City Sightseeing give rediscover Oxford campaign a school holiday boost

City Sightseeing Oxford have launched a ‘free child ticket’ as part of the #Rediscover Oxford campaign to kick-start the school holidays.

Attractions Public Transport

16th July 2021

Oxford Bus Company Airline service to Gatwick Airport returns

The Oxford Bus Company has announced its Airline coach services to Gatwick Airport will return on Monday.

Leisure People Public Transport

15th July 2021

Our Climate Change Strategy – and comment on the Government’s Decarbonising Transport plan

Today marks both the launch of our Group Climate Change Strategy, and the publication of the Government's Decarbonising Transport Strategy - an exciting day...

Health Leadership Local Government Public Transport

7th July 2021

City Sightseeing helping locals rediscover Oxford

Tourism in Oxford is bouncing back, as 2,000 visitors per week enjoyed open-top bus tours of the city in June.

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

30th June 2021

Hybrid workers embracing bus operators’ flexy ticket

Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators have issued a reminder flexible tickets are available for commuters who now travel to work part-time.

Attractions Community Building EDI Health Public Transport

22nd June 2021

Deloitte tells staff they can WFH forever

In response to the news that Deloitte will allow staff to work from home forever, adding to the long list of organisations that have...

Community Building EDI Health HR Public Transport Workplace Wellbeing

17th June 2021

Enjoy the ‘Finest View in England’ With a Summer Picnic at Blenheim Palace

Visitors are being invited to enjoy National Picnic Week (19th-27th June) with a range of deliciously indulgent picnic hampers in the magnificent setting of...

Attractions Community Building Food & Drink Suppliers Public Transport Venues

17th June 2021

Thames Travel launches bus driver recruitment campaign as part of service expansion in South Oxfordshire

Thames Travel has launched a new recruitment campaign that encourages people to consider bus driving as an alternative career to that they are currently...

Community Building EDI Public Transport Recruitment

14th June 2021

The Oxford Bus Group: Stakeholder Update June 2021

Wow, a lot has happened since our last Stakeholder newsletter last September! When we last wrote to you, we were looking forward to...

Health Public Transport

11th June 2021

Can I Claim? Business Travel (Yes It Still Exists!)

As the business world opens up and we start to attend more meetings in person, here’s a reminder of some of the travel expenses...

Accountants - Professional Services Private Transport Public Transport

11th June 2021

Autonomous shuttles coming to Harwell Campus

An autonomous shuttle controlled by 5G and satellite connectivity will transport members of the public around the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, with a...

Community Building Public Transport Tech Technology

10th June 2021

B4 Community Working Together: Carbon Colour provide new signage for Stagecoach’s Oxfordshire depots

As part of Stagecoach Oxfordshire’s Depot improvement plan, Robert Betterton, Stagecoach’s Fleet Engineer needed a local reputable firm to assist with the design and...

Networking Printers Public Transport Sales & Marketing

10th June 2021

Park & Ride Saturday night service returns to boost Oxford visitor economy

The Saturday evening timetable on Oxford Bus Company’s park&ride400 service is returning in a boost to the re-emerging night-time economy.

Attractions Community Building Health & Safety Public Transport

1st June 2021

Bus operators increase on-board capacity to welcome passengers back

Leading Oxfordshire bus operators have increased on-board capacity of vehicles following the government’s easing of social distancing rules. Capacities on all Oxford Bus Company,...

Health & Safety Public Transport

28th May 2021

Oxfordshire Council partners with Alchera Technologies on £500k project to drive smart transport revolution

Oxfordshire County Council has partnered with Alchera Technologies to develop a system fit for the introduction of connected and autonomous vehicles as well as...

Community Building Local Government Public Transport

28th May 2021

Boost to Oxford rail travel following £69m funding confirmation

Oxford station is set to be transformed thanks to a £69m funding boost to improve capacity and journey times and develop plans for a...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

25th May 2021

Bus operators launch new and improved mobile phone App

The Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel have launched a revamped mobile app, to make travel even easier for passengers.

Community Building EDI Leisure Public Transport

21st May 2021

Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle charging hub heading to Oxford as Oxford City Council, Pivot Power, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers & Wenea team up

UK-based Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, and Oxford City Council have joined up with Fastned, the European electric vehicle (EV) fast charging company,...

Education Local Government Private Transport Public Transport

20th May 2021

Oxford Bus Company help roll out new mobile Covid-19 testing service in Norfolk

Oxford Bus Company is helping other areas tackle the COVID-19 pandemic across the country via specially converted buses.

Community Building EDI Education Health Public Transport

19th May 2021

Oxford’s Royal Cars will put CCTV in all of its cabs

A Safety conscious taxi firm has set out on a mission to be the first with CCTV in all of it’s cars.

People Public Transport

17th May 2021

Bus operators ready to welcome more passengers back on-board

Leading Oxfordshire bus operators today announced a range of further measures to welcome passengers back on-board.

Attractions Community Building Education Public Transport

12th May 2021

Bus operators launch mental health wellbeing initiative in mental health awareness week to support colleagues

Leading Oxfordshire bus operators have introduced a ‘wellbeing team’ to provide mental health support to colleagues.

Community Building Education Health Public Transport

10th May 2021

Oxford Bus Company and City Sightseeing introduce new all-female tourism management team

Oxford Bus Company and its sister company City Sightseeing have created a revamped tourism management team across both companies to help drive the visitor...

Attractions Community Building EDI Public Transport

4th May 2021

Stagecoach in Oxfordshire Announces Charity Partnership with Oxford Hospitals Charity

Stagecoach in Oxfordshire has announced a year-long charity partnership in support of Oxford Hospitals Charity.

Business as a Force for Good Charities EDI Public Transport

30th April 2021

Oxford Bus Company deliver chocolate boost to local food bank

Oxford Bus Company made a sweet delivery via Quality Street this week. But it is not a new road name in the county.

Charities Public Transport

8th March 2021

Response Comment: UK gov flip-flops on remote work, wants it a standard for all jobs

The UK's minister for women and equalities, Liz Truss, has called for employers to make flexible working a standard option to help level the...

EDI Health Public Transport Recruitment Workplace Wellbeing

11th February 2021

ODS and Oxfordshire County Council awarded joint innovation grant to develop beautifully simple solution for off-street Electric Vehicle charging

ODS, Oxford’s Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO), has won a grant to collaborate with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to develop an innovative and cost-effective...

Local Government Private Transport Public Transport

10th December 2020

How clean is your transport?

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've all had to deal with a lot of "complex messages" on what we should and shouldn't...

Leisure Public Transport

10th November 2020

Unipart Rail sites achieve five-star grading in the British Safety Council’s Occupational Health and Safety Audit

All Unipart Rail’s sites have successfully completed a best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council demonstrating...

Health & Safety Public Transport

6th November 2020

The Oxford Bus Group: 2020 Corporate and Social Responsibility Report

We are pleased to be able to circulate The Oxford Bus Group’s 2020 Sustainability Report entitled ‘Taking Care of Every Journey’.

Local Government Public Transport

3rd August 2020

Park and Ride free parking offer

Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are providing free parking at all Oxford’s five Park and Ride sites throughout August.

Local Government Public Transport

Sector: Public Transport

Unipart Company, Park Signalling, Secures £3M Network Rail Contract

Pioneering US-based Canoo Inc’s versatile electric vehicle experience arrives at Bicester Motion

Oxford Brookes hosts event looking at the future of autonomous transport

BRAND THE BUS! JACKPOT INCREASED IN HUGE BONUS FOR GOOD CAUSES

OXFORD BUS COMPANY SCOOP ACCOLADE AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

Oxford Bus Company invests in graduates to inspire the next generation in transport

Oxford bus driver hangs up his keys – two million miles after starting his career in 1980

SCARY HALLOWEEN GHOST TOURS REVEAL OXFORD’S SPOOKY SECRETS

THAMES TRAVEL ANNOUNCE SECOND PAY RISE THIS YEAR TO HELP COMBAT RISING COST OF LIVING

OXFORD BUS COMPANY SHORTLISTED FOR EXCELLENT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ACCOLADE AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

OXFORD BUS COMPANY INCREASE BONUS SCHEME TO ATTRACT DRIVERS

OxLEP-backed project major update: Green light for Oxford station and railway transformation following £78.6m funding announcement

It’s time for change to future-proof Oxford’s Road Network

DEADLINE TO ENTER OXFORD BUS COMPANY ‘BRAND THE BUS!’ COMPETITION EXTENDED

HRH Queen Elizabeth II – Unipart message of condolence

OXFORD BUS COMPANY HOST DRIVER RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY AT COWLEY HOUSE

Unipart Logistics achieves five-star environmental sustainability 2022 audit

Electric bus on trial in Oxford as city prepares for low carbon future

Oxford United Football Special buses return with Thames Travel

Unipart Rail forms partnership with Gripple

Brand the Bus! returns revamped to help more good causes

Oxford Bus Company reveals latest charity bus

Oxford Bus Group announce interim C-Suite team restructure

Oxford Bus Company launches latest ‘Brand the Bus’ with Restore

Blenheim Palace launch free shuttle service with Oxford Bus Company

Bus operators back Walk to Work Day to boost health

Successful funding bid set to bring 159 electric buses to Oxfordshire

City Sightseeing Oxford increased tours as the city celebrates English Tourism Week

The Airline offers Ukrainian refugees free travel to Oxford from Heathrow & Gatwick

Bus manager Clarisse Garcia celebrates International Women’s Day 2022

DPD welcomes Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone pilot

Oxford Bus Company hosting engagement events for Bus and Coach Driver Recruitment Week

Oxford Bus Company employees benefit from Oxford Living Wage

Waving goodbye to hand-signal stops

Unite Threat of Industrial Action Over Pay a “Kick in the Teeth for Local Communities”

Restore wins Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition

Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ finalists announced

Stagecoach Supports Oxford Hospitals Charity this Christmas

Innovators, investors and entrepreneurs set to come together at key innovation showcase – with just two days to go until the return of Venturefest Oxford

The latest wave of electric vehicle chargers coming to county’s car parks

One week to go to vote in brand the bus competition

New guide will help developers improve quality of life for Oxfordshire people

Works to improve access to Banbury Station

Christmas Light Bus returns by popular demand

Oxford Bus Company running Christmas and Boxing Day services to airports

Oxford Bus Company issues final call for ‘Brand The Bus’ votes

Designer Brings the Story of The Nutcracker to Life at Blenheim Palace

Bus drivers complete gruelling challenge for Sobell House

Extra buses for Oxford Round Table’s Charity Fireworks Display

Fleet Podcasts: Real insights into the hazards of driving for work

More than a million lights for festive trail at Blenheim Palace

Final call to enter the Brand The Bus Competition

Switch off home working and commute by bus to reduce carbon emissions

‘Bus driving provided me with the perfect career change,’ says former Army driver

St. Modwen invites Kingsgrove community to a day of celebration of new public square and artwork

Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace Opens for Halloween Half Term

Discover things that go bump in the night in Oxford

Oxfordshire celebrated as champion for local energy innovations on COP26 bus tour

High performing rail timetable announced for Manchester

Singer Attends Launch of Charity Photographic Exhibition at Blenheim’s Stables Café

Stagecoach Celebrates Its Longest Serving Community Champions in Oxfordshire

Sunrise Walk Raises More Than £2,500 for Grief Support Charity

Transport for the North responds to the Prime Minister’s speech: ‘We’re ready to deliver NPR’

Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace this October Half Term

Oxfordshire residents returning to buses as the county bounces back

Emirates and Qantas extend partnership to help boost recovery of international travel

B4 Sustainability Special

Cutting-edge optical design digital technology for Unipart Dorman

Ghoulish Goings-on at Blenheim Palace’s Half Term Fright-Fest

Autumn Extravaganza at Blenheim Palace

Oxford Bus Company intern Adam keeps it in the family

Bus operators back world car free day

Deadline to enter Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition extended

City Sightseeing Oxford combine open-top bus with bicycle tours

Back to bus campaign launched in Oxfordshire to support COVID-19 bounce back

Oxford Bus Company employees donate almost £60,000 to Barnardo’s

Unipart Rail and McCulloch Group launch the TRT-e – the first zero-emissions Trac Rail Transposer

Lord Mayor enjoys City Sightseeing open-top bus tour of Oxford as part of tourism campaign

Carousel Buses launch digital service for passengers to calculate CO2 savings of travelling by bus