The company has secured a five year extension to its contract to continue providing airport coach services
National Express reports that it has successfully retained its contract with London Stansted Airport, following a competitive tender process managed by the airport’s owners, Manchester Airports Group (MAG).
The operator has secured a five-year continuation to operate high frequency coach services on behalf of the airport to over 20 major London locations, as well as key regional routes to places including Birmingham, Cambridge, Leicester, Luton, Norwich, Milton Keynes and Oxford.
The company has been operating dedicated coach services to Stansted Airport since 2003. As part of its bid, a phased expansion of the network will see new routes and increased frequencies introduced, providing improved travel options and connectivity. Last year, the operator trialled the Yutong GTe14 electric coach on the route between Stansted and London.
Alex Jensen, Chief Executive Officer at National Express, said: “We are pleased to continue our partnership with London Stansted Airport. This win is a reflection of our experience, expertise and dedication to providing high-quality public transport services for our partners and customers. With hundreds of services running day and night to Stansted Airport, customers are repeatedly choosing us because they know we’re the most reliable, affordable and convenient option, with our brilliant coach drivers taking them right to the airport terminal door.
“We’re proud to play a part in Stansted’s expansion plans and look forward to many years of service delivery and growth.”
