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INSIDE Innovative Anti-Bullying UK Bus Tour Launched The newsletter of Stagecoach Group Issue 122 | July 2017 STAGE ON page 3 page 7 INSIDE A fond farewell to South West Trains | Green week launch Innovative anti-bullying UK bus tour launched Stagecoach Group Chief Executive Martin Griffiths said: “Most young people live their lives online these days, whether that’s using the wifi on the bus to school or checking emails and social media when they get home. This means they are better connected than any previous generation, but unfortunately it can be another platform for bullying to take place. “We’re delighted to be working with The Diana Award on this campaign and I really hope it helps make people think about their behaviour and take responsibility for their actions online.” TV presenter Ferne McCann, who previously (l-r) The Diana Award Chief Executive Tessy Ojo, TV presenter Ferne McCann and Stagecoach Group Chief Executive gained her bus driving qualification with Martin Griffiths launch the #BeNiceBus Stagecoach, and actor Layton Williams will both STAGECOACH and The Diana Award charity have Following each session, pupils will also be invited to feature in the videos to be shown on board the partnered to launch a ground-breaking anti-bullying sign a ‘Be Nice’ pledge, marking their commitment to bus during the workshop sessions. bus tour designed to encourage thousands of young behave online in a way that will not cause offence or Ferne McCann said: “I’ve experienced first-hand people to be nicer online. upset to others. the impact that negative, hurtful online comments The project has launched the UK’s first and only The Diana Award was set up in memory of Diana, can have but I also know from experience that #BeNiceBus which has now embarked on a Princess of Wales, and her belief that young people kind, supportive and positive comments can give 12-month educational tour of secondary schools have the power to change the world for the better. It you a real boost and make you feel great. Most across England, Scotland and Wales where it will is committed to fostering, inspiring and developing people would never dream of trolling someone reach thousands of school pupils as part of The positive change in the lives of young people through but there are people who seem to think they can Diana Award’s anti-bullying campaign. practical social action. say what they like online and almost forget that During the innovative project, young people will be The project is being funded by Stagecoach and has there’s a real person on the receiving end of their invited on board the refurbished bus to take part in involved the interior refurbishment of a single deck comments. I am totally behind this campaign and an interactive session to encourage positive online bus to include a number of educational resources to I really hope it will help young people across the behaviour and to warn of the consequences of help deliver the sessions. Content will be delivered country think even more carefully about what they cyber bullying. They will also be given advice on the through video, presentations and interactive are saying online and the impact it can have on steps to take if they are experiencing online bullying. sessions. others.” Scottish Transport Awards success STAGECOACH’S bus and rail services were and her four-year-old son, was commended in recognised with top honours at the 2017 Scottish the Frontline Employee of the Year category at the Transport Awards. awards. Virgin Trains – of which Stagecoach is a major Mark Whitelocks, Stagecoach North Scotland shareholder – was named Public Transport Operator Managing Director, said: “This award is great of the Year at the 15th annual event. recognition of the hard work our staff put in every Stagecoach North Scotland’s Jet 727 service, which day to deliver a high quality, reliable service for operates to Aberdeen Airport, won the Best Bus passengers travelling to the airport and to continue Service award at the event. The company was also making customer improvements.” part of the winning Transport Team / Partnership David Horne, Managing Director of Virgin Trains’ East of the Year entry alongside Aberdeenshire Council, Coast route, added: “We started our Virgin Trains Aberdeen City Council and First Bus for the journey just over two years ago and have already introduction of the Grasshopper multi-operator smart seen a root-and-branch overhaul over the service we ticketing scheme. provide to customers. We couldn’t be more pleased The Stagecoach North Scotland team receive their In addition, Virgin Trains employee Matt Litton, who to be recognised by Transport Times for putting those award at the event intervened to stop the racist abuse of a mother improvements in place.” 1 Did you know? Stagecoach Group made a donation of £10,000 to the London Community Foundation’s fund to support victims of the Grenfell Tower fire ON STAGE What a TV star Jessica Wright Laugh! recruits her Stagecoach As a bus driver many years ago, Supertram Tram Train Integration Manager Mick Price recalls style squad overhearing a small boy ask his mum: TV AND fashion celebrity Jessica Wright has recruited “Mum, how does the bus driver know where her style squad from bus passengers across the UK everybody lives?” after teaming up with Stagecoach. If you have seen or heard something funny The four squad members were chosen at an – online, in the papers, on social media or just exclusive event which celebrated individual style, while out and about – send your contributions for body confidence and fashion creativity. The squad the ‘What a Laugh’ section in the next edition to then attended a photoshoot in London with Jessica [email protected] and her clothing range Sistaglam, and will shortly feature in an advertising campaign on buses across Jessica (centre) and her Stagecoach style squad in the the country. photo that will appear on buses across the country n Rail franchises The project aimed to highlight and applaud the diverse range of fashion tastes that exist among the moon to have these four lovely ladies in our squad.” THE DEPARTMENT for Transport has announced country’s bus passengers. Lynne Harrop, Stagecoach UK Bus Head of Marketing the shortlists for the new West Coast Partnership The four squad members chosen by Jessica and Customer Experience, said:“This campaign is and South Eastern rail franchises. are Shannon Stewart from Hull, Jodi Eyre from a great opportunity to do something different to get Stagecoach Group has received an Invitation to Manchester, Rosie Rose from Warrington and Megan people excited about taking the bus. We are really Tender for the new South Eastern franchise. The Johnstone from Logan in East Ayrshire. excited that Jess has found her style squad and look franchise, which runs from 2018, incorporates After the event, Jessica said: “We had the best forward to seeing the final advert on our buses.” rail services in south east London, Kent, the afternoon at our #SquadOnBoard event talking body Medway towns and East Sussex. confidence, fashion, style....and buses. I’m over the In addition, Stagecoach, Virgin Group and SNCF, bidding as West Coast Partnership Limited, have been shortlisted for the West Coast Partnership franchise. Stagecoach has a 50% share in the bid Top award for vehicle, with a 30% share held by SNCF and the remaining 20% owned by Virgin. The franchise, due to run from 2019, will include current West Michelle Coast services and the first few years of operation of High Speed 2 services. STAGECOACH East Midlands Managing Director Michelle Hargreaves has won a national award which celebrates successful women in business. Michelle Hargreaves with her award n Martin’s arty talent Michelle was named as the winning Leader in the Passenger Award category at the 2017 FTA Michelle said: “There are so many strong and EAST Scotland driver Martin Søreide has raised Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards. successful women working in the transport and £510 for the TAY FM Cash for Kids charity The event, which is in its 10th year, showcases logistics industry and my key message is that the campaign for 2017 - 500 Faces, which has been the achievements of women in the industry and transport and logistics industry is not just for the sponsored by the company. highlights role models to inspire others. boys – it offers opportunities for all. I am absolutely Martin, from the Perth depot, was recently Stagecoach East Midlands’ Commercial Director delighted to have won this award, it was fantastic commissioned by Operations Manager Louise Dave Skepper nominated Michelle after she led even to be part of this event so winning was an extra Simpson to create a portrait of Stagecoach a number of innovative campaigns which helped bonus”. Chairman Sir Brian Souter. The drawing was revolutionise the company’s approach to marketing. “I am fortunate to work with a great team at presented to Sir Brian and the Stagecoach In addition, she has improved the commercial Stagecoach East Midlands and we work hard Charitable Committee donated £300 to the charity. performance of the business and created a positive every day to deliver even better services for our organisational culture. customers.” In training MEGABUS.COM US teamed up with the Illinois State Police to practice their anti-terrorism and anti-drug techniques using double decker buses. They took part in two days of training with multiple police units including state, county and local police officers Sir Brian Souter with Martin Søreide and his portrait participating. Police and their sniffer dogs take part in the training 2 Tourists are dotty about Dotto...find out more on page 5 ON STAGE Thanks for the memories – a look back at 21 years of South West Trains IT WAS 05.10 on 4 February 1996 when the more capacity, station modernisation, improved challenges along the way, South West Trains has Stagecoach South Western franchise began – 21 accessibility and customer service, improved training created a legacy for the future.
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