22nd September 2022

BUS OPERATORS BACK WORLD CAR FREE DAY

Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to take the bus on World Car Free Day 2022 on Thursday September 22.  Oxford Bus Company and Thames...
Public Transport
16th September 2022

BUS SERVICES TO OPERATE REDUCED TIMETABLES ON DAY OF QUEEN’S FUNERAL

Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel will operate a reduced service on Monday. The Public Holiday for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. ...
Public Transport
1st September 2022

Mobile Ticketing Technology Launched for Oxford SmartZone

Oxford SmartZone passengers are now able to purchase tickets via a mobile phone app, to make bus journeys even easier.
Public Transport
18th August 2022

Oxford Bus Company Newsletter, August 2022

Check out the latest newsletter to keep you informed of what is happening at Oxford Bus, Thames Travel, Carousel Buses and City Sightseeing Oxford.
Public Transport
15th August 2022

Oxford Bus Company recognised for delivering outstanding customer experience

Oxford Bus Company has been confirmed as one of the UK’s most innovative and customer focused bus operators, in an industry-leading awards scheme.
Public Transport
9th August 2022

I’m commuting by bus to save a house deposit

A Kidlington resident is saving for a deposit on her first home after swapping her commute from a car to the bus.
Public Transport
29th July 2022

Subsidised bus services boosts sustainable travel to Milton Park

Milton Park, one of Oxfordshire’s leading science and technology Parks, has reported its partnership with Thames Travel has helped it retain and attract occupiers...
Public Transport
13th July 2022

Revamped bus service connecting Oxford to Great Milton and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons an instant hit

Oxfordshire residents greeted the driver of a new Oxford Bus Company route with a cake and sang him a song to celebrate the return...
Public Transport
5th July 2022

Substation installed to prepare for electric bus future

Oxford Bus Company has achieved a major milestone in its project to roll out a fleet of electric buses for Oxford with the installation...
Public Transport
24th June 2022

Inaugural Oxfordshire bus summit sets out opportunities to improve transport connectivity

The opportunity for Oxfordshire to achieve a net-zero transportation system will be explored in the county’s inaugural Bus Summit on Friday.
Public Transport
15th June 2022

Airline service to Gatwick Airport returning to hourly

Oxford Bus Company has announced the frequency of its service to Gatwick Airport is returning to every hour.
Public Transport
12th May 2022

Bus service revamped to connect Oxford to Great Milton and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

A regular bus link between Oxford and Great Milton village will return – after a six-year absence.
Public Transport
11th May 2022

Passengers return to Airline service as demand for international travel increases

Oxford Bus Company has confirmed patronage on its Airline service to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports has grown to 75% of pre-pandemic levels.
Public Transport
14th April 2022

Oxford Bus and sister companies reward staff excellence in Really Amazing Awards night

The Oxford Bus Company and its sister companies Thames Travel, Carousel Buses and City Sightseeing Oxford celebrated the achievements of its staff through the...
Public Transport
1st April 2022

Bus workers support Ukrainian humanitarian effort

Oxfordshire’s top bus operators are encouraging colleagues to wear the colours of the Ukrainian flag to work to help raise funds for the nation’s...
Public Transport
21st March 2022

Airline service bouncing back as all UK travel restrictions lifted

Oxford Bus Company has announced it is increasing the frequency of its Airline service to Heathrow after all UK entry restrictions ended.
Public Transport
18th March 2022

Bus operators hit significant sustainability milestone

Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators have produced 1 million kilowatt hours of green electricity from solar panel arrays at their depots.
Public Transport
3rd March 2022

Bus operators encourage people to get back on services after Government funding extended

Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators today welcomed the news of extended government funding that will help the industry continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public Transport
14th February 2022

Oxford SmartZone announces fare changes

Oxford SmartZone has announced that fares will be changing from 27th February 2022. This is the first time that fares have been increased in...
Public Transport
7th February 2022

Bus operators appeal for funding extension to avoid further withdrawals

Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators have issued an urgent appeal for further government recovery funding – to avoid significant cuts to services.
Public Transport
27th January 2022

Park&Ride bus travel and parking ticketing combo launched

Regular visitors to Oxford travelling on the park&ride will now benefit from a combined bus and parking season ticket for the first time.
Public Transport
25th January 2022

Stagecoach celebrates local heroes

This weekend, Stagecoach and Oxford Tube celebrated the county’s local heroes who worked tirelessly to support their local community during the pandemic.
Public Transport
11th January 2022

Oxford Bus Company reveal annual haul of items by passengers

The Oxford Bus Company has revealed the unusual items which were left on its services by passengers last year.
Public Transport
10th December 2021

Bus drivers wear Christmas jumpers to spread some festive cheer

Oxfordshire Bus drivers are getting into the festive spirit by donning Christmas jumpers throughout December.
Public Transport
3rd December 2021

Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel announce festive services

The Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel have announced their timetables for the festive period.
Public Transport
1st December 2021

Bus operators launch 12 days of Christmas campaign

Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel have launched a "12 Days of Christmas" campaign to help support local businesses in Oxford City.
Public Transport
16th November 2021

‘Box structure’ flyover saves £70m and six months for East West Rail

Engineers have saved £70m of taxpayers’ money by using creative new methods to build a railway flyover as part of the East West Rail...
Public Transport
8th November 2021

Free travel for veterans and military personnel on Remembrance Day

Stagecoach has confirmed its ongoing commitment to the armed forces and will offer free travel for veterans and military personnel on its bus services...
Public Transport
13th May 2021

Oxford Bus Company increase airline services to Heathrow Airport

The Oxford Bus Company has announced it will increase the frequency of its Airline coach service to Heathrow Airport from Monday.
Public Transport
12th May 2021

Oxford Bus Company launches annual brand the bus competition for 2022

The Oxford Bus Company has launched its popular annual Brand the Bus competition – for a local charity or good cause to have its...
Public Transport
22nd April 2021

New customer facilities unveiled at Seacourt Park & Ride

A raft of brand-new customer friendly facilities have been opened at Seacourt Park & Ride to help welcome people back onto services.
Public Transport
1st April 2021

Imagine Oxford without Park&Ride

Oxford has had Park&Ride since 1973 when the Redbridge site opened. Let’s remember why the concept was created back then. There were controversial proposals...
Public Transport
14th October 2020

Why fixing congestion is just as important as technology in decarbonising our transport system

At Oxford Bus Company, we have a vision. A vision of a zero-carbon future - where buses powered by renewable energy help everyone get...
Public Transport
27th July 2020

Read the Oxford Bus Company Stakeholder Newsletter

Please find attached the latest edition of our Stakeholder newsletter to keep you informed of what is happening at Oxford Bus, Thames Travel, Carousel...
Public Transport
17th July 2020

Positive Steps to Recovery, with… Nick Breakspear of Royal Cars

1. Reduced rent for drivers so they don’t need to earn as much. We have been further reducing discounts on base rent for drivers...
Public Transport
20th April 2020

Oxford Bus Company COVID-19 special

I’m writing to you during these unprecedented times to let you know that our three main priorities are to safeguard the health & wellbeing...
Public Transport
18th March 2020

Bus operators review services to adapt to passenger demand amid COVID-19 crisis

The Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel are set to temporarily reduce services as part of its response to the fast-moving COVID-19 pandemic.
Public Transport

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