Oxford Bus Company News
Browse news and stories about Oxford Bus Company – the award-winning organisation behind several local bus and coach services serving Oxford and surrounding areas of the city.
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Oxford offers £1 bus fares and free parking to NHS and school staff
NHS, school and early-years staff in Oxford can apply for £1 single bus fares and free parking at the city’s five park and ride sites, funded by income from the former temporary congestion charge. The benefits are expected to run for around eight months.
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Oxfordshire bus operators shortlisted for three national awards
Oxfordshire’s bus operators have secured three nominations at the UK Bus Awards 2026, recognising work on electric buses, industry performance and community health initiatives. The results will be announced at a ceremony in London on 24 November.
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Thornhill Park and Ride to offer 8- and 15-day long-stay parking for airport travellers
Oxfordshire County Council is set to introduce new long-stay parking for airport travellers at Thornhill Park and Ride, with eight-day parking costing £15 and 15-day parking £30, allowing travellers to leave their cars while using buses to Heathrow and Gatwick.
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Sobell House-branded bus unveiled in Oxfordshire after £100,000 Brand the Bus win
A Sobell House-branded double-decker bus has been unveiled at the Churchill Hospital as the Oxfordshire hospice begins a year of public awareness activity following its £100,000 Brand the Bus win.
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New buses and expanded services launched across Bicester and North Oxfordshire
New buses and expanded routes have been introduced across Bicester and North Oxfordshire, including a regular daytime service to Chesterton and improved connections between Heyford Park, Bicester and the John Radcliffe Hospital.
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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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Guide dog puppies take to Oxford buses as part of training for future careers
Four Labrador puppies have taken part in a special training session at Oxford Bus Company’s Cowley depot, learning to navigate public transport as part of their journey towards becoming guide dogs for people with sight loss.
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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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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.
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Festivalgoers offered direct shuttle bus link to Truck Festival 2026 in Steventon
Festivalgoers heading to Truck Festival this summer will be able to use a dedicated shuttle bus service connecting Didcot Parkway with the event site at Hill Farm in Steventon.
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Oxford Bus Company supports Thame Pride as community celebration returns
Oxford Bus Company supported this year’s Thame Pride with its rainbow-branded bus, event sponsorship and community engagement, highlighting its ongoing backing for Pride celebrations across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford Bus Company driver completes epic Anfield-to-Kassam cycling challenge for Sobell House
Oxford Bus Company driver Mark Temple has completed a remarkable 10-hour cycling challenge from Anfield to the Kassam Stadium, raising funds for Sobell House. The emotional endurance ride, undertaken in memory of loved ones cared for by the hospice, followed eight months of preparation and strong support from colleagues, friends and family.
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Oxford Bus Company honours much-loved colleague by naming electric bus after him
Oxford Bus Company has paid tribute to long-serving mechanic Mark ‘Panda’ Bowyer by naming one of its electric buses in his honour, celebrating his 49 years of service and the lasting impact he had on colleagues and friends.