Stagecoach Group becomes first UK bus operator to invest in national roll-out of new bridge alert technology £4m project to strengthen existing safety measures to prevent bridge strikes; Enhancement to GreenRoad’s leading driver safety and fuel-efficiency system; 8,000 buses covered in England, Scotland and Wales by summer 2021.
Read More Low Bridge Strikes Scuppered by Bridge Alert SystemLee Wasnidge to succeed Elisabeth Tasker in 2021 Lee Wasnidge joins Stagecoach’s largest bus company on 04 January 2020; Successor to Elisabeth Tasker has Background in running rail and air services in Greater Manchester at senior level; New MD has extensive customer service and stakeholder management experience, whilst recognising Stagecoach’s major role in supporting the […]
Read More New Year and New Man for Stagecoach Greater ManchesterStagecoach Greater Manchester drivers spread a bit of Christmas cheer to raise funds for local communities Given how strange 2020 has been, Father Christmas trading in his sleigh for a double decker bus now seems run-of-the-mill. Who could blame him as he could use the top deck for storing presents? Unless he uses an open […]
Read More Official! Santa Swaps Sleigh For BusStagecoach Greater Manchester introduces new app to ensure safe social distancing Data and artificial intelligence to help with social distancing; Traffic light indicator enables passengers to consider alternative, quieter routes. The Stagecoach Group is launching a new smartphone “Busy Bus” indicator app. This will help customers plan their journeys as service frequencies increase across the […]
Read More ‘Busy Bus’ App to Help With Journey PlanningNodding Donkeys ‘home’ till Christmas Today, East of the M60 has learned that a small number of the universally derided Class 142 Pacer units will be making a comeback on Northern rail services. Thirteen of the units will be reinstated to provide extra capacity, and to ensure that social distancing practices will be maintained.
Read More Back By Unpopular Demand: Northern’s Pacer UnitsTimetables to run at 70% of pre-COVID-19 levels next month – then to 80% of pre-COVID-19 levels by mid June Across England, the Stagecoach Group has today confirmed it will be increasing bus service levels from the 01 June. Its aim is to get the country moving as lockdown restrictions start to ease. Emergency bus […]
Read More Stagecoach Greater Manchester Begins Near Restoration of Weekday and Saturday TimetablesMetrolink trams with social distancing measures in place to run every 12 minutes From the 26 May (a date that many Manchester United fans will have fond memories of), Metrolink trams will see improved frequencies. Since the imposition of lockdown measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, frequencies were cut to every 20 minutes due to […]
Read More Lockdown Tram Changes: Improved Frequencies But Early Finish RemainsNo change given policy for cash fares on Stagecoach Greater Manchester buses from 04 May Stagecoach Greater Manchester has today updated its guidance to customers on fare payment methods on its services while the current special bus network arrangements are in place. In addition to asking customers to use contactless, mobile or pre-payment methods, an […]
Read More Stagecoach to Introduce Exact Fares Only PolicyCould £142m ten-year partnership proposal be a last gasp attempt to derail bus franchising in Greater Manchester? With only weeks to go till Andy Burnham makes his decision on the future of Greater Manchester’s bus network, Stagecoach Greater Manchester have come up with proposals for a £142 million partnership scheme. Published today, the City Region’s […]
Read More Stagecoach Greater Manchester’s Quality Partnership GambleStagecoach Greater Manchester’s two-year fundraising campaign pays off for RMCHC Stagecoach Manchester has rounded off a successful two years supporting Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity (RMCHC) by announcing it has raised a massive £31,139 for the cause.
Read More Two-Year Fundraising Drive Raises £31,139 for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
