This section focuses on the UK bus and rail markets, where over 90% of the Group’s revenue is generated.

“A well-functioning public transport system is crucial to the UK: it plays a key role in building a strong economy and is an essential means of creating a fair society. Public transport also has a central part to play in helping to reduce carbon emissions. Put simply, by encouraging the travelling public out of their cars and onto the lower carbon alternatives of public transport, congestion can be reduced and emissions can be cut.”

Lord Adonis, Secretary of State for Transport, June 2009

Long term growth in public transport

We firmly believe in the fundamental strengths of UK public transport. All major political parties support and recognise the importance of public transport for the UK’s present and future needs. Not only do we anticipate a long term increase in the demand for public transport as the population grows, we also recognise that growth in an efficient public transport system is a necessity for the UK Government to meet its ambitious climate change obligations.