On 14 December 2005, Stagecoach acquired Traction Group Limited which included the Yorkshire Terrier buses which serve routes across Sheffield.
Yorkshire Traction was the sixth largest operator of bus services in the UK, with operations centred on South and West Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Tayside. All of which became part of Stagecoach UK Bus, and all vehicles are to be rebranded in Stagecoach livery over the next two to three years.
On 2 May 2006, Yorkshire Terrier buses in Sheffield became Stagecoach Sheffield. Further to this, an intergrated bus and tram ticket was introduced offering great value unlimted bus and tram travel across Sheffield!
Stagecoach UK Bus is part of the Stagecoach Group and is one of the largest bus operators in the UK. It operates express and local bus services across the country, as well as a comprehensive network of intercity operations under the megabus brand.
Stagecoach UK Bus connects communities in over 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. Its services play an important role in delivering social inclusion, helping people in rural and urban areas access work, education, health, shopping and leisure, with two million passengers travelling on Stagecoach services every day.
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 a number of 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.
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