Claire Miles Appointed CEO of Stagecoach, Britain’s Largest Bus and Coach Operator

Claire Miles to become Chief Executive Officer of UK’s largest bus operator from 2 October Claire brings extensive leadership experience of major businesses across a range of business sectors As CEO, Claire will be responsible for a billion-pound turnover business employing over 23,000 people Ray O’Toole to revert to Non-Executive Chair of the Board, following… Read the full press release

Stagecoach Group Announces Transition to New Management Team as it Looks to Next Phase of Growth in Public Transportation

New structure reflects evolution of business from global listed plc to UK private company CEO Martin Griffiths to retire from Stagecoach; CFO Ross Paterson also decides to step down Ray O’Toole becomes Executive Chairman and Bruce Dingwall appointed CFO Carla Stockton-Jones continues to lead the day-to-day operations of the business Perth, Scotland, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Stagecoach and The Diana Award’s Be Nice Bus exceeds all expectations with over 11,000 ‘Be Nice Online’ message from young people

Perth, Scotland, 2020-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — 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. The Diana Award, the youth charity set up in Princess Diana’s name, and Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, have… Read the full press release

Stagecoach introduces Tees Flex on-demand bus service

Perth, Scotland, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tees Valley’s state-of-the-art on-demand bus service has today (6 February) been unveiled in Hartlepool. Called Tees Flex, the service aims to help residents in more isolated communities across the region access essential services along with training and employment opportunities that are being created across Tees Valley…. Read the full press release

Stagecoach to invest £80 million on new vehicle orders to help tackle car congestion and air quality

More than 350 new buses and coaches ordered across UK Planned orders include 48 electric buses for Manchester and South Wales Mix of local buses with latest Euro 6 emissions standards and state-of-the-art coaches due for delivery this year Local authorities urged to match private sector investment with measures to tackle road congestion. Perth, Scotland,… Read the full press release

Stagecoach extends East Midlands Trains services

Contract to run to at least August 2019 More investment in technology, stations and infrastructure to benefit customers East Midlands Trains most punctual inter-city rail operator for past decade Over £200m in payments from Stagecoach to taxpayer over last 11 years Perth, Scotland, 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach is to continue its successful track record of running East… Read the full press release

Perth’s City of Culture Bid Submitted in Style With Virgin Trains

Virgin service carries city delegation to London to submit bid London, 2017-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Perth’s bid for 2021 City of Culture status was seen off in style today (Apr 27, 2017 ) by Virgin Trains. A delegation representing Scotland’s newest city boarded Virgin’s Highland Chieftain service this morning at Perth Station to take… Read the full press release

Stagecoach Supertram offers £1 fares for military personnel

• Armed Forces personnel guaranteed an invitation to testing for Supertram jobs • Service personnel invited to depot to learn about careers with Supertram PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In March this year, Stagecoach Supertram’s parent company, Stagecoach Group demonstrated its commitment to the UK Armed Forces by signing a corporate covenant… Read the full press release

Stagecoach invites bus and rail passengers to nominate their favourite member of staff for the 2015 Customer Service Champions Award

• Customer Service category part of Stagecoach Group Champions Awards • Cash prizes for passengers who enter winning staff member • Awards also recognise success in safety, environment, health, innovation and community • Customer nominations can be made by visiting www.stagecoach.com or emailing champions@stagecoachgroup.com PERTH, Scotland, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach Group has launched its 2015 Champions Awards… Read the full press release

Stagecoach study: bus remains 60% cheaper than commuting to work by car despite falling pump prices

Stagecoach survey shows bus users save average of more than £1,200* a year by leaving car in driveway Annual savings could almost pay household gas and electricity bills for a year Survey of around 40 key commuter corridors in England, Scotland and Wales PERTH, Scotland, 2015-2-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Catching the bus is… Read the full press release