Stagecoach connects communities in around 100 towns and cities in the UK, running a fleet of around 7,000 buses and coaches that is one of the largest in the country.

Our services play an important role in delivering social inclusion, helping people in rural and urban areas access work, education, health, shopping and leisure.

Two million passengers travel on Stagecoach services every day, using a network stretching from Devon to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We work closely with local authorities around the country to deliver high-quality public transport services.

Stagecoach has invested more than £200 million in new state-of-the-art vehicles over the past three years. New buses are designed to be fully accessible to elderly passengers, people with disabilities and families with young children.

All new vehicles meet tough Euro III emissions standards and ultra low sulphur diesel is used throughout the fleet.

Putting customers first is our priority. We continue to focus closely on the recruitment and training of our people, as well as improved passenger information.

Our UK Bus division is a major employer, providing jobs for 18,000 people at 19 regional companies.

We are working hard to increase the quality, reliability and frequency of bus services to offer car users a realistic transport alternative and help cut congestion. Bus priority measures are crucial to achieving this objective and our local management teams work in close partnership with local authorities to improve local services.

Our dedicated website, www.stagecoachbus.com, provides key customer information about our services, including timetables, ticketing and fares.