Local bus operator reveals key reliability figures for Catch the Bus Month

Local bus operator Stagecoach Yorkshire has revealed its latest reliability figures, showing that it operated over 99% of the miles it was scheduled to run over the past year – as it celebrates Catch the Bus Month.

Catch the Bus Month, which runs throughout September, aims to highlight the important role that buses play in transport and society. Stagecoach Yorkshire routinely records the actual number of miles that it runs, and where it cannot run them because of factors such as traffic congestion, diversions, or driver illness. Over the past 12 months it ran 99.1% of all the miles it was timetabled to run.

John Young, Commercial Director of Stagecoach Yorkshire, said: “This figure is a huge credit to every one of our colleagues, who put in a huge effort, day in day out, to make sure that we offer a reliable service.

“We know that our customers rely on our services for important trips, such as getting to work or college and attending medical appointments, as well as for shopping and leisure. We know how important it is to our customers that we get it right. I am very proud of the figure achieved which proves you can rely on us time and time again.”

Stagecoach Yorkshire also recently announced that capped £3 single bus fares have been frozen for the rest of 2026, and that Multi-Buy discounts are available through the Stagecoach app, offering 10% discount if you buy three DayRiders, 20% if you buy five, and 30% off if you buy 10 tickets.

Meanwhile, Bus Users UK has unveiled research on the environmental benefits of bus travel, finding that a brand-new diesel car, with a single occupant, can emit more nitrogen oxides than a new bus carrying 50 or more passengers. A fully loaded double-decker bus can take 75 cars off the road.

To find out more about local bus routes and services, to buy before you board, and to track your local bus, download the Stagecoach Bus App from https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national/stagecoachbusapp.