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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Oxfordshire to receive 13 new electric buses under £5.1m investment
Oxford Bus Company is adding 13 additional electric buses to its fleet and expanding the county’s zero-emission public transport network following a £5.1m investment.
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Oxford Bus Company welcomes extension of free Park & Ride travel in Oxford
Free Park & Ride travel in Oxford has been extended again, with Oxford Bus Company saying the scheme is boosting passenger numbers and improving bus reliability across the county.
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Gloucester Green Bus and Coach Station in Oxford set for £150k refresh
A £150,000 project will refresh Gloucester Green Bus and Coach Station in Oxford with new signage, seating and passenger information displays.
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Oxfordshire charities have until 31 March to enter Brand the Bus competition
Oxfordshire charities have two weeks left to enter Brand the Bus, with a £100,000 publicity package including bus advertising, radio promotion and football club partnership available to the winner.
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Free Park & Ride travel supports Oxford tourism during English Tourism Week
Free Park & Ride travel is helping support visitor numbers in Oxford, with bus passenger growth continuing during English Tourism Week and Easter events planned across the city.
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Research shows that electric buses cut air and noise pollution across Oxford
Oxford’s fleet of 159 electric buses has reduced roadside pollution and traffic noise, with provisional research showing lower nitrogen dioxide levels and quieter streets across the city following the major shift away from diesel-powered public transport.
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Oxford airline coach service marks 40 years with £4m investment in luxury fleet
Oxford’s airline coach service has invested £4 million in new luxury Mercedes Tourismo vehicles to mark its 40-year anniversary, upgrading its fleet while continuing to offer frequent and comfortable connections between Oxford, Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
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Brand the Bus returns with £100k prize for Oxfordshire charities
Brand the Bus is back, giving Oxfordshire charities the chance to win a £100k advertising package, including a full-wrap electric bus campaign, radio promotion and football club partnership for the 2026/27 season.
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Pulhams launches Helping Hand accessibility card scheme across Oxfordshire
Pulhams has launched the Helping Hand accessibility card scheme across Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. The free cards allow passengers to discreetly inform drivers of specific needs, supporting those with visible and hidden disabilities while improving inclusive public transport.
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Chatty Bus partners with charities to tackle loneliness across Oxfordshire
The Chatty Bus scheme is partnering with Age UK Oxfordshire and Oxford Hospitals Charity to host a series of events across Oxfordshire this year. Passengers can connect, share stories, and access local support, helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation in the community.
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Improved bus services announced following reduction in Oxford congestion
Bus services across south Oxfordshire are being improved from 22 February, with faster journey times, extra services and better reliability. Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel say the changes follow reduced congestion in Oxford linked to temporary congestion charging and free Park & Ride travel.
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Oxford Bus Group seeks next crop of talented apprentice engineers
Oxford Bus Group is recruiting three apprentice engineers across multiple depots, offering paid training, qualifications and hands-on experience with zero-emission technology.
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Oxford SmartZone freezes key bus ticket prices across the city
Oxford SmartZone has confirmed a price freeze on several popular bus tickets, offering passengers continued affordable and flexible travel across Oxford despite limited fare changes coming into effect later this month.
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Oxfordshire bus operators confirms continued £3 fare cap until end of 2026
The £3 cap on single bus fares will remain in place across Oxfordshire until the end of 2026, with Oxford Bus Group confirming continued participation in the government-backed scheme supporting affordable and sustainable travel.
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Oxford Bus Company calls for free Park & Ride to be made permanent during temporary congestion charge
Oxford Bus Company is urging that free Park & Ride bus travel continues for the duration of the city’s congestion charge, following a sharp rise in passenger numbers and improved traffic conditions.
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Oxford Bus Group promotes former driver and intern to director roles
Oxford Bus Group has promoted a former bus driver and a former intern to director roles, highlighting strong internal career progression and the company’s commitment to developing talent across its Oxfordshire transport operations.