Free coach transfers to Euro Bus Expo, in partnership with Zeelo
Zeelo, the smart bus services company for organisations and specialists in finding and fulfilling demand from corporates and schools for coach services, are offering free coach transfers for Euro Bus Expo attendees.
The exhibition is taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 1 – 3 November 2022, with the service available across the three days. Zeelo coaches will be running to and from six locations including Brighton, Cardiff, Colchester, Liverpool, Portsmouth and York.
There will be no charge for journeys taken to the industry’s largest gathering, which is set to attract 9,000 attendees, in a bid to encourage greener travel to the venue.
Commenting on the offer, Sam Ryan, CEO at Zeelo, says: “Zeelo is pleased to offer free transport on our smart buses to Euro Bus Expo visitors, and we are also looking forward to attending the event and meeting with our partners in the industry.
“This partnership with Euro Bus Expo demonstrates how using our smart bus platform can help operators to identify and build services that maximise ridership and get more coaches on the road for private services across the country.
“All this while helping corporates and schools to meet the transport needs of their staff and students wherever they live. The added benefit to commuters is that they will help reduce pollution and improve congestion with smarter, faster, safer, green and reliable bus services in partnership with the UK’s local bus operators”.
Make this the year to travel by coach
Convincing people to use more sustainable transport modes is vital for the UK to meet its carbon reduction and net zero targets, and to unlock all the benefits to the environment, society, and the nation’s health and wellbeing they bring.
It is only fitting that the sector’s showcase supports this challenge by providing lower-carbon travel options, with a Zeelo bus journey already offsetting 100% of every journey, including the dead-leg. This free coach transfer initiative has the potential to take 900 return car journeys off the roads. Not only is this more environmentally friendly, but it also makes the exhibition more accessible and affordable for attendees.
Euro Bus Expo will bring together the thought leaders, suppliers, manufacturers and thousands of operators that all play a critical role in decarbonising transport. Visitors will discover the latest emission-reducing technologies, take part in demonstrations on zero emission vehicles, and learn about the practicalities of implementation in a series of free to attend seminars.
Says event director Helen Conway: “Visitors taking advantage of this offer will have further networking opportunities, can multitask on route, experience the services that we as an industry offer and advocate – and most importantly, will lead the way with making small changes towards modal shift. If you've never considered travelling to Euro Bus Expo by coach before, make this the year that you do”.
How to book
Coaches will be departing from six locations including Brighton, Cardiff, Colchester, Liverpool, Portsmouth, and York. Attendees interested in picking up these services on route to and from Birmingham are encouraged to complete the online booking form, as additional pickups will be arranged based on demand. Attendees will be notified in advance about drop off and pick up times, when and where to meet.
To book a free coach transfer, visit:
https://zeelo.co/rides/zeelo-eurobus-2022
Show registration
To register to attend Euro Bus Expo, visit:
Exhibiting opportunities
To exhibit at the industry’s showcase, contact:
Martin Laverton at [email protected] or on 07793 440281.
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About Zeelo
Zeelo is a smart bus platform for organisations. The global tech company is modernising daily bus commutes for frontline workers and students so that they can get to work and school in a faster, smarter, and much greener way. Zeelo serves large businesses and independent schools and moves nearly 150,000 riders each month across the world. Zeelo’s tech-optimised bus routes not only reduce carbon emissions by 78% by replacing 30 cars for every bus journey, but also offset 100% of each Zeelo bus journey. Its innovative transport management software system comprises a SaaS platform, proprietary routing algorithms, and multiple consumer apps, and 24 / 7 customer service support (4.9 TrustPilot rating) that ensure people located in transport deserts have a regular, subsidised and sustainable bus service for their daily commute, wherever they are based. Headquartered in London with over 160 employees, an R&D team in Spain and live operations in the UK, South Africa and the US, Zeelo was founded in 2016 by Sam Ryan, Barney Williams and Dani Ruiz. It closed its Series A in 2018 and has raised over US$ 30 million in funding, including VC-backed investment from ETF Partners, InMotion Ventures and Dynamo. The co-founders previously sold their pioneering ride-sharing app JumpIn to Addison Lee in 2014.
For additional information, visit www.zeelo.co
About Euro Bus Expo
Euro Bus Expo is the major UK-based trade show for the coach, bus and mini-vehicle sector. Taking place on 1-3 November 2022 at the NEC Birmingham, the exhibition attracts thousands of operators, local authorities, and industry stakeholders. Manufacturers and suppliers representing every link of the supply chain will exhibit everything needed to run a PSV operation.
For further information, visit https://eurobusxpo.com/.
Media enquiries to:
Jacqui Trayford, Marketing Manager
Christina Glenister, Marketing Director
Event enquiries to:
Helen Conway, Event Director
Exhibition sales enquiries to:
Martin Laverton, Sales Manager
07793 440281
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Diversified Communications UK Ltd (Diversified UK) is a fast-growing trade event organiser and publisher based in Brighton. Diversified UK’s transport & travel portfolio includes Euro Bus Expo; Coach & Bus UK; routeone magazine; routeone Awards; Euro Bus Expo; and the British Coach Tourism Awards. For more information, visit: www.divcom.co.uk.
Diversified UK is part of Diversified Communications, a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries including: travel and tourism, food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.
routeone Awards 2022 finalists announced
Now in its 16th year, the bus and coach industry’s premier recognition scheme rewards excellence among operators and individuals.
The finalists of the 2022 routeone Awards have been announced, revealing some of the most outstanding operators and people in the coach and bus industry.
The Awards are only open to those who have been nominated by their industry peers, so to have been invited to enter is an achievement in itself. All nominees were invited to submit an entry, detailing why they are deserving of the industry’s highest accolades.
Now, a diverse judging panel of industry experts have come together to create a shortlist of potential winners from an exceptional selection of entries. The finalists are now one step closer to being recognised as the best in the business at a spectacular black-tie event on Wednesday 2 November at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
Says event director Helen Conway: “After two years of disruption across the sector, we are delighted to host the routeone Awards again in November.
“As ever, the Awards seek to reward people and operators for their exemplary achievements at a fantastic in-person presentation
evening where we can truly celebrate the
best in our industry. It is a huge achievement to be shortlisted, and we wish all our finalists the best of luck.”
A total of 68 finalists will compete across 15 categories, including two new categories. The Above and Beyond Award recognises individuals or businesses that have gone the extra mile to support their organisation and the wider coach and bus industry since 2020.
Outstanding Customer Experience rewards the individual or team that has put their customers’ experience at the forefront of their thinking and intends to keep it there.
The finalists are:
Above and Beyond
Partnered by Drivetech
• Aaron Lockhart, Nottingham City Transport
• Candice Mason, Masons Minibus and Coach Hire
• Kevin Mayne, Maynes Coaches
• Mubarak Mahmed, First West Yorkshire
• Richard Bamber, Anthony’s Travel
Manager of the Year, Small/Medium Operator (up to 150 vehicles)
Partnered by Omnibus
• Candice Mason, Masons Minibus and Coach Hire
• Jim Thorpe, Uno Buses
• Mark Hodgson, Coatham Coaches
• Shane Grindey, Blackpool Transport Services
• Thomas Manship, Grant Palmer
Manager of the Year, Large Operator (over 150 vehicles)
Partnered by Freeway Fleet Systems
• Adam Keen, Adventure Travel
• Chris Speed, First Eastern Counties
• Marc Reddy, First Hampshire, Dorset & Berkshire
• Richard Stevens, Go South West
• Richard Thomas, Edwards Coaches
Outstanding Customer Experience Award
Partnered by Arthur Spriggs Busworld
• First South West Explorer
• National Express UK Coach
• Oxford Bus Company
• Stagecoach East
Engineer of the Year, Small/Medium Operator (up to 150 vehicles)
Partnered by Pelican Bus & Coach
• Barry Arents, Hunt's Coaches
• Ian Scott, Stanley Travel
• Lee Ahern, Newport Transport
• Scott Johnson, Johnson Bros Tours and Redfern Travel
Engineer of the Year, Large Operator (over 150 vehicles)
Partnered by Knorr-Bremse
• Laura Hill, Arriva
• Richard Mann, National Express West Midlands
• Simon Carlisle, First West Yorkshire
• Tom Linnecor, National Express UK Coach
Best use of Technology (up to 150 vehicles)
Partnered by Siemens Financial Services
• Anthony's Travel
• Blackpool Transport Services
• Go-Coach
• Oxford Bus Company
• Stagecoach East - The Busway
Best use of Technology (over 150 vehicles)
Partnered by Alfatronix
• Abellio Bus and Journeo
• Go Ahead London
• Go North East
• National Express UK Coach
• National Express West Midlands
• Nottingham Contactless
Environment Award
Partnered by Switch Mobility
• First Glasgow
• Metroline
• National Express West Midlands
• Newport Transport
• The Big Lemon
Rising Star
Partnered by PPG
• Glen Dring, Metroline
• Hayley Russell, FlixBus
• Laura Hill, Arriva
• Lynsey Milligan, Milligan's Coach Travel
• Morgan Bond, First West of England
• Tom Linnecor, National Express UK Coach
Small Coach Operator of the Year (1-15 vehicles)
Partnered by MAN Truck and Bus
• Anthony's Travel
• R G Jamieson & Son
• Spencer Graham Coaches
Medium Coach Operator of the Year (16-50 vehicles)
Partnered by Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches
• Golden Boy Coaches
• Masons Minibus and Coach Hire
• Maynes Coaches
• Passenger Plus
• Premier Coaches
• Stanley Travel
Small/Medium Bus Operator of the Year (up to 150 Vehicles)
Partnered by Ticketer
• Blackpool Transport Services
• Ensignbus Company
• Prentice of Haddington
• Uno Buses
Large Coach Operator of the Year (over 50 Vehicles)
Partnered by Volvo Bus
• National Express UK Coach
• York Pullman
Large Bus Operator of the Year (over 150 Vehicles)
Partnered by Ticketer
• Brighton & Hove
• Diamond Bus North West
• Go North East
• Stagecoach East
Special Award
Partnered by ESP
• To be announced
Interviews for six people categories will take place in September to help the judges to determine the winners.
There is no shortlist for the Special Award. It is the only category that is not open to entries and is, instead, decided between the judges based on who deserves special recognition for their contribution to the industry.
Now in its 16th year, the routeone Awards boasts a judging panel of seven senior industry figures, each bringing a wide level of knowledge and experience from a variety of disciplines. Returning judges include Joan Aitken OBE, former traffic commissioner for Scotland; Kevin Middleton, former engineering consultant; Peter Nash, former head of commercial policy for Stagecoach UK Bus; Richard Delahoy, transport consultant; and Steve Dewhurst, former managing director for Volvo Bus.
Former Nottingham City Transport managing director Mark Fowles OBE and former Volvo Bus product engineering manager Norman Thomas join the panel for their first year.
The identity of the winners remains a closely guarded secret until the presentation evening, which will be held on Wednesday 2 November at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
Tickets for the highly anticipated event are available for £173 + VAT from routeoneawards.com.
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Press enquiries to:
Christina Glenister, Marketing Director
[email protected]
Event enquiries to:
Gail Holm, Awards Manager
[email protected]
About the routeone Awards
The routeone Awards are the most sought-after accolades for the bus and coach industry, recognising the highest standards of excellence in all aspects of operating. The black-tie event will take place on the evening of Wednesday 2 November at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, coinciding with the premier sector trade show Euro Bus Expo on 1-3 November at the NEC, Birmingham.
The Awards presentation evening will bring together 800 industry professionals for a three-course dinner, entertainment, a presentation of the highly coveted awards, and an excellent networking opportunity.
Diversified Communications is a fast-growing trade event organiser and publisher based in Brighton. Diversified’s transport & travel portfolio includes routeone Awards; routeone magazine; Euro Bus Expo; Coach & Bus UK; British Tourism & Travel Show; and the British Coach Tourism Awards. For more information, visit: www.divcom.co.uk.
Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries including: travel and tourism, food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.
Transport Minister to speak at Euro Bus Expo
A headline speaker has been confirmed for the opening keynote of the Masterclass Theatre on the second day of this year’s Euro Bus Expo, which is taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 1-3 November.
Baroness Vere, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department of Transport, will open the second day of sessions in the Masterclass Theatre. The presentation will cover a whistle-stop tour of the government’s priorities for the bus and coach industry. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to submit questions for consideration on the day.
Says event director Helen Conway: “We’re delighted that Baroness Vere will be speaking at Euro Bus Expo. As the premier exhibition for the industry, there's no better place to witness the sector's scale, innovation, professionalism, and excellence.
“This commitment from the transport minister demonstrates the importance of the sector on the government agenda. No doubt visitors will have questions to put forward. We encourage those to be sent in advance to [email protected].”
One of many Masterclass Theatre highlights
The keynote address will be one of many highlights of the free-to-attend trade show. The Masterclass Theatre will host other presentations, panel talks, and interactive roundtable discussions. These sessions will allow attendees to ask questions, voice opinions, and get up-to-date news from industry leaders.
Decarbonisation will be a big theme this year. There will be presentations on the goals, challenges, and solutions the industry faces on its journey to net zero – with an additional focus on what all of this means for small and medium operators. Visitors will get a better understanding of the future landscape and how to ready their businesses.
Elsewhere in the show, the Zero Emission Zone will make its Euro Bus Expo debut. The Zone will highlight the latest vehicles designed to decarbonise passenger travel, with demonstrations taking place from several leading manufacturers.
Attendees can also discover new ways to move their businesses forward with the latest products, services, and vehicles on offer from hundreds of exhibiting brands.
Free registration
For further information and to register to attend, visit eurobusxpo.com
Exhibiting opportunities
For exhibiting enquiries, contact Martin Laverton on [email protected]
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Registration and media enquiries to:
Jacqui Trayford, Marketing Manager
Christina Glenister, Marketing Director
Exhibition sales enquiries to:
Martin Laverton, Sales Manager
Event enquiries to:
Helen Conway, Event Director
Press registration
To apply for a press pass, please click here.
Diversified Communications is a fast-growing trade event organiser and publisher based in Brighton. Diversified’s transport & travel portfolio includes Euro Bus Expo; Coach & Bus UK; routeone magazine; routeone Awards; British Tourism & Travel Show; and the British Coach Tourism Awards. For more information, visit: www.divcom.co.uk.
Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries including: travel and tourism, food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.