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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Final days to vote in Brand the Bus competition after 6,000 ballots cast
More than 6,200 votes have been cast in the Brand the Bus competition, with just days left to support Oxfordshire charities. The winning organisation will receive a £100,000 prize package, including advertising on an electric double-decker bus.
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Oxford’s electric bus fleet wins prestigious national decarbonisation award
Oxford’s electric bus fleet has won a national award after introducing 159 zero-emission vehicles. The project has reduced air pollution and improved air quality, with further investment bringing additional electric buses to routes across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford Bus Company contributes £170m to UK economy according to a new report
Oxford Bus Company contributed £170m to the UK economy in 2025, supporting 2,500 jobs and expanding its electric bus fleet as part of wider efforts to boost sustainable transport and economic growth across Oxfordshire and beyond.
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Pulhams boosts driver pay ahead of recruitment day
Pulhams will host a recruitment day in Cheltenham after boosting driver pay, offering candidates the chance to join one of the highest-paying bus operators locally.
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Oxford Bus Group honours staff at Really Amazing Awards evening
Oxford Bus Group honoured outstanding employees and long-serving staff during its Really Amazing Awards, with eight colleagues recognised for a combined 235 years of service across the business.
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Pulhams launches new Cheltenham to Oxford bus service via Witney
Pulhams will begin operating a new X52 route linking Cheltenham, Witney and Oxford from 29 March with faster journey times.
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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.