Big Picture

Big Picture: 1404

Stagecoach South East introduced an open-top service between Hastings and St Leonards this summer using this converted Alexander ALX400-bodied Denis Trident. The bus started operating on 25 May and is well as running at weekends, […]

Big Picture

Big Picture: 1403

Stagecoach Manchester started operating route 147 from Manchester Piccadilly rail station to West Didsbury after the expiry of a contract previous held by Bullocks Coaches. A Magic Bus route, it operates along the Oxford Road […]

Buses

In the service of Manchester

This week, we provide a Superfeature on Stagecoach Manchester, taking a closer look at many aspects of what is the biggest bus operating company within Stagecoach Group. Included are interviews with Managing Director Elisabeth Tasker, […]

Buses

Navigating the storm

Elisabeth Tasker is Managing Director of Stagecoach Manchester. With franchising in the bus market an ever-increasing talking point in the city, she speaks to James Day about the potential impact on the business, and the […]

Buses

Proud to be proactive

Stagecoach Manchester Engineering Director Peter Sumner has worked in the industry for almost half a century. As he explained to Andy Izatt, experience has taught him that detailed analysis of every aspect of his operation […]

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Buses in the blood

Having started his career in the city – and studied there – Commercial Director Ben Jarvis jumped at the chance to return to Manchester in 2015 to join Stagecoach. Peter Jackson spoke to him about […]

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Engaging and delivering

Matt Kitchin is Stagecoach Manchester’s Operations Director. He talks to Andy Izatt about how the company is focusing on staff engagement to deliver consistent quality customer service