Today we said a goodbye and thank you to Darryl, who has worked as a bus driver, serving the community in
#Gloucester
for over 46 years! Enjoy your well deserved retirement Darryl.
Introducing your brand new buses on Service 10... 🥁
Brand new comfy interiors, USB chargers and next stop announcements! Getting the bus into
#Gloucester
and
#Cheltenham
just got even better.
Find out more here:
Good evening all. We will still be running a full bus service tomorrow to get you to where you need to be. Please follow advice and try to leave a seat between yourselves and other passengers. We’ll be in between 7-7 tomorrow to answer your questions. Stay safe.
Today we’re saying goodbye to one of our longest-serving members of staff, Clive, who is retiring after an amazing 57 years of service! We wish you all the best for your retirement Clive.
The first of our
#14NewBuses
in
#Cheltenham
has officially been named! Brian Dance was a driver with us from 1957 until 2002. His son Lenny is one of our quality inspectors and as you can imagine quite chuffed his dad is being honoured.
#NameThatBus
#Gloucester
This afternoon, our Gloucester Manager, James Williams collected a care package for drivers to enjoy, courtesy of Morrisons, Abbeydale. This was to thank them for their reliant service on getting them to work throughout the Pandemic.
#WellDoneGloucester
#Enjoy
#Swindon
Despite the weather, and as far as it will allow, we intend to operate our full service today. All vehicles have left the depot so far. We will keep you updated. Keep safe everyone and take care. Our professional drivers are going to drive slower today, but safely.
Gloucester's very own Tony Quinn came second in the UK Bus Driver of the Year competition this weekend, making him the top bus driver in England! 🙌
A great achievement AND the second time Tony has won! Don't forget to congratulate him if you see him out driving 🏆
@ukbdoy
We would like to re-assure customers that our drivers will not be taking part in the strike action on October 18th. Services will continue as normal but please continue to check our Twitter feed for the latest service information.
Good ventilation on the buses is really important so we’re fitting the windows with devices to keep them open. Please bear this in mind when travelling and bring something to keep you warm if it’s a chilly day.
We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Royal Highness, Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth. She will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and sympathies are with the Royal Family at this sad time.
#gloucester
we are very sorry to report that due to icy roads and heavy snow we will not be operating any services in or out of the Forest of Dean currently. We will continue to monitor the weather throughout the day.
#Gloucester
Due to worsening traffic conditions we have decided to bring forward the launch of our brand new Helicopter-Bus (Stagecoach HeliBus) service. This will take off from Staverton Airport towards Gloucester Bus Station at 12:00 today. Megariders are not valid.
We've been proudly connecting the nation for 40 years. Today we reveal a new look for our iconic buses and brand. What better way to celebrate than by creating a one-off mosaic bus featuring the people that made us who we are.
@Saffylockey
Hi Saffron. I'm concerned to hear this has happened, please accept our apologies for any distress caused. If you wouldn't mind sending us some further details of your journey to west.enquiries
@stagecoachbus
.com then we can investigate this immediately.
SERVICE UPDATE - FRIDAY 18TH FEBRUARY
With severe weather warnings in place, we may see disruption to services through the morning of Friday 18th February.
Any changes or disruptions will be posted through our Twitter feed as and when information becomes available. Thank you
#Gloucester
The weather is starting to deteriorate and we would seriously advise everyone to start planning your travel arrangements home if you are intending to use our bus services - We will of course endeavour to operate all services as long as is safe to do so
It might be almost Christmas but it's also our 25th birthday! Here is our Managing Director celebrating with Freddie, who has been working in
#Cheltenham
as a driver for 25 years.
Thanks to bus workers, communities around the UK can still access essential services and make necessary shopping trips.
This Bus Worker Support day, we would love for our passengers to share stories of their bus workers going above and beyond!
#ThankyouBusWorkers
#Update
We're very pleased to have reached an agreement with Unite on new pay deals for our employees. Our teams can now focus fully on delivering the services that people need, including those scheduled for
@CheltenhamRaces
#gloucester
due to a technical issue the 24 service due into gloucester at 20:35 is currently delayed . it will run but is approximately 40 minutes late.
sorry for any inconvenience
We would like to re-assure customers that our drivers will not be taking part in the strike action on October 18th. Services will continue as normal but please continue to check our Twitter feed for the latest service information.
Thank you for bearing with us today. We've had to make a number of difficult decision due to the road conditions however the safety of our drivers, customers and other road users is our priority. We will try to update about tomorrows service as soon as we get good information.
Thank you to everyone that visited us at the Open Day for Gloucester’s Transport Hub today. We hope you had fun! The doors will officially open tomorrow morning.
We're extremely proud to be offering free travel for
#NHS
staff in Gloucestershire in partnership with
@GlosCC
.
Simply show your NHS ID card when you board the bus.
@gloshospitals
In memory of members of the Stagecoach team we've lost to Covid-19, & all valued members of the family who are no longer with us, we've partnered with
@WoodlandTrust
to create memorial areas within an acre of woodland in England, Scotland & Wales, with around 300 trees planted.
Happy 100th Birthday Captain Tom Moore from all of us at Stagecoach. You are truly a hero and an inspiration for us all.
#CaptainTomMoore
#CaptainTom100
We'll be at
@GloucesterQuays
on Wednesday 18th August to show off our brand new buses! Find us at Orchard Square from 11am - 3pm. Jump on board, take part in our spin the wheel competition, or keep the kids busy with some colouring in!
We've been asked why our drivers aren't wearing face coverings. There's a protective screen in their cab, which acts as a barrier. If they leave the cab to help a customer, they'll wear a face covering. This is in line with Government advice and exemptions
To celebrate
#WomensDay
, we're celebrating just a few members of our fantastic female workforce. Meet Amy, our leading driver in Gloucester
#IWD2018
#PressforProgress
We want to say a huge thanks to our customers who are continuing to think of others by wearing a face covering when travelling. And, to our drivers and the whole Stagecoach team, THANK YOU – we couldn’t do it without you.
#Gloucester
This afternoon, our Gloucester Manager, James Williams collected a care package for drivers to enjoy, courtesy of Morrisons, Abbeydale. This was to thank them for their reliant service on getting them to work throughout the Pandemic. Thank you
@Morrisons
#Enjoy
We'd like to re-assure customers that our drivers are not affected by the industrial action taking place elsewhere in the UK on Monday 18th October. Services will continue as normal but please continue to check our Twitter feed for the latest service information.
#Coalway
#Ross
No Forest of Dean services are presently operating - This affects the following services - 23, 24, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 132, 746, 824, - Updates throughout the day on
@Stagecoach_West
We have been made aware of a
@GlosLiveOnline
article and would like to re-assure customers. We have a strong relationship with the union that represents drivers in this area, with no strikes planned in our region.
SERVICE UPDATE - FRIDAY 18TH FEBRUARY
Due to the severe weather warning in place, bus services in the
#ForestofDean
and
#Bristol
will be suspended until 13:00 tomorrow.
At 8pm tonight, where safe to do so, your driver may stop their vehicle to observe the one minute's silence; a national moment of reflection to mourn and reflect on the life and legacy of Her Majesty The Queen.
#Stroud
#FeedbackFriday
We had a customer call to commend our driver Nick. He was patient in waiting for her to cross the road to catch his 63 service and having had a bad day this meant she was able to get all of her tasks done with a minimum of stress. Well done Nick!!
It's a windy and wild morning across the West. Our local teams are checking routes and working to keep you moving. We'll keep you updated with any disruption through the day.
#Swindon
Good morning to all our customers from Swindon Operations. Subject to Operational Issues or Driver sickness on the day, we are looking operate our full scheduled services today.
We’re celebrating the opening of Gloucester’s brand new Transport Hub this afternoon with some of our colleagues! Don’t forget, the public Open Day is 10 - 3 tomorrow 🚌
We're extremely proud to be offering free travel for
#NHS
staff in Gloucestershire in partnership with GCC.
Simply show your NHS ID card when you board the bus
#ThankyouNHS
Please note that from today, our Services are back to their normal timetables. Stagecoach West would like to wish all of our customers a very happy and prosperous 2018.
#Swindon
update. The next Service 66 to leave Swindon Bus Station (12:55) will serve through to Faringdon, serving all stops. We will also try to get it through to Oxford. Wish us luck!
This Remembrance Sunday, we'll be honouring those who have served our country by offering free travel through-out the day. Just show your ID badge to the driver!
#RemembranceDay
#Cheltenham
Weather is starting to deteriorate, as such we cannot guarantee how much longer our services will be running. We advise that customers using our services start planning travel arrangements home. We will of course endeavour to operate services as long as possible.
SERVICE UPDATE - FRIDAY 18TH FEBRUARY
Due to the severe weather warning, bus services in
#Stroud
will be suspended until 13:00 tomorrow.
We will keep you updated on any other changes first thing tomorrow.
#Stroud
05/12/22 All services operated by our Stroud depot team are Due to Run , Any updates will be provided as soon as they become available should this information change. Thank You
At this uncertain time, we know that you have lots of questions about travelling with us. So from Monday, we're extending our customer service hours. We'll be here from 7am until 7pm, both on Twitter, email and on the phone. Here's our contact details:
In partnership with
@CheltenhamBID
, we're offering free travel into
#Cheltenham
on Thursday after 1pm! Why not try getting the bus in to the first late night shopping event? Not to mention, we're offering free present wrapping for customers >
In partnership with
@CheltenhamBID
@CheltenhamBC
we're offering free travel within
#Cheltenham
today after 1pm! Why not try getting the bus in to the first late night shopping event? Not to mention, we're offering free present wrapping for customers >
Father & son duo, Dave & Mark Rosaman are part of our
@Stagecoach_West
team. Mark is Operations Manager in Bristol & his dad, now retired, still helps out at Cheltenham Races. Keeping it in the family, Mark's son works as a driver in Cheltenham
#likefatherlikeson
#loveyourbus
To celebrate
#WomensDay
, we're celebrating just a few members of our fantastic female workforce. Meet Dawn, one of our brilliant bus drivers
#IWD2018
#PressforProgress
#Swindon
In order to allow our passengers to safely convey social distancing - we will be running a duplicate bus on Service 7
The 1330 departure from Swindon Bus Station and the 1412 departure from South Marston Excel will run with 2 double decker buses this afternoon.
#Gloucester
We would advise anyone wishing to travel to start making arrangements now as Stagecoach in Gloucester services will be suspended from 16.00 due to the adverse weather and road conditions
#Cheltenham
#Gloucester
...... you better watch out, you better not cry, you better watch out I'm telling you why........... Mr Grinch is coming to town; on our 94 Service! Say hello and make him smile! Enjoy your day. 🎅🎄
At 11am today, where safe to do so, your driver may stop their vehicle to observe the national two minutes’ silence that will be held as a mark of respect to those killed or injured in the defence of their country. We will also honour the silence on Remembrance Sunday.
#Stroud
11/12/22 Due to no improvement in the conditions of roads in Stroud and immediately outside of the depot we unable to operate any of the following services today. 63,64,65,66,67 With more snow and colder temperatures forecast we cannot send our fleet out knowing this
In line with government guidance, face coverings will be compulsory again on all public transport in England from Tuesday 30th November. Unless you're exempt, you must wear a face covering throughout your journey. Find out more about travelling safely >
Travelling on Service 10 between
#Tuffley
,
#Gloucester
,
#Brockworth
or
#Cheltenham
? We might just have a present for you... 🎁
Brand new buses coming your way, with new comfy interiors, USB chargers and next stop announcements!
Find out more here:
SERVICE UPDATE
A reminder that due to the severe weather warning, bus services in Stroud & Dursley, Forest of Dean, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset are suspended until 13:00.
In other areas, the majority of services continue to run as normal.
We'll be at
@GloucesterQuays
on Wednesday 18th August to show off our brand new buses! Find us at Orchard Square from 11am - 3pm. Jump on board, take part in our spin the wheel competition, or keep the kids busy with some colouring in!