Go Thames Valley News
Browse news and stories about Go Thames Valley – the umbrella brand that brings together several transport businesses owned by The Go-Ahead Group, including Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel, Carousel Buses, Pulhams, Pearces Coaches and City Sightseeing Oxford.
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Free summer bus travel drives rise in young passengers across Oxfordshire
A government scheme offering free bus travel to children aged five to 15 drove a 229 per cent increase in young passenger journeys across Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel services during August.
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New bus routes and timetable changes announced ahead of Botley Road reopening
Bus services across Oxford and Oxfordshire are set for a major shake-up when Botley Road reopens on 20 September, with new cross-city routes, increased frequencies and extended services.
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Oxford United matchday buses return for new season with seven services across Oxfordshire
Oxford United fans across Oxfordshire will have seven dedicated matchday bus services connecting communities with the Kassam Stadium during the 2026/27 League One season.
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Free bus travel for Children across Oxfordshire throughout August
Children aged between five and 15 can travel free on participating Go Thames Valley bus services throughout August under a government-backed initiative aimed at helping families reduce travel costs during the summer holidays.
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Summer day trip coach experiences with Pearces Coaches
From world-famous museums and historic cities to seaside escapes and thrilling theme parks, Pearces Coaches is offering a range of day trip coach experiences from Oxfordshire and the surrounding region throughout the summer.
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Oxford airport coach service introduces faster journeys ahead of summer holidays
Passengers travelling between Oxford and Heathrow and Gatwick airports can now benefit from faster journey times after a revised timetable was introduced ahead of the summer holiday season.
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Pulhams introduces tap-on, tap-off contactless payments across its bus network
Pulhams passengers will soon be able to pay for bus journeys more easily with the introduction of a new tap-on, tap-off contactless payment system across most of its network.
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Oxford Bus Company owner unveils new Go Thames Valley brand
Oxford Bus Company’s parent group has been renamed Go Thames Valley as part of a wider move to reflect its expanding regional transport network and prepare for upcoming local government changes across the Thames Valley.