Charter Signatory Spotlight: Oxford Bus Company
Every thriving ecosystem relies on organisations that connect people, places and opportunities.
In this edition of our Charter Signatory Spotlight, we speak to Oxford Bus Company, the flagship brand of Oxford Bus Group about the value of partnership, the importance of connectivity, and the role businesses can play in supporting sustainable and inclusive growth across Oxfordshire.
“We signed the Equinox Charter because, at Oxford Bus Group, we strongly believe in collaboration to support Oxfordshire’s innovation ecosystem. As a major regional public transport provider, we play a vital role in connecting people, organisations, research hubs, and communities. Joining the Charter enables us to contribute to shared goals around sustainability, inclusive growth, and regional connectivity.
The Oxford Bus Group is a collection of public transport operators delivering essential bus and coach services across Oxfordshire and beyond. Operating across the transport, mobility, and tourism sectors, we support residents, students, visitors, and businesses with sustainable travel options.”
Today, the Oxford Bus Group employs around 1,600 people across the region and delivers millions of passenger journeys every year.
The group includes brands such as Oxford Bus Company - founded in 1881 as the City of Oxford and District Tramway Company, Thames Travel, The Airline and City Sightseeing Oxford.
The Group operate a mixed fleet that includes both zero-emission and low-emission vehicles, reflecting their ongoing commitment to sustainable transport.
Oxford Bus Group runs a range of community-focused initiatives throughout the year, including Brand the Bus, Christmas Light Bus and Chatty Bus, aiming to strengthen connections within the communities they serve.
Alongside the significant investment in zero-emission and low-emission vehicles, the Oxford Bus Company are proud of their national recognition for customer experience, accessibility, and community engagement. As well as delivering major improvements to the Oxfordshire bus network through partnership working with councils, universities, and businesses
Their favourite aspect of the Oxfordshire innovation ecosystem is its collaborative culture, where universities, industry, transport providers, and public-sector partners work side by side.