New depot puts Stagecoach in top gear

A South Yorkshire bus operator has invested in new facilities to support its services and staff.

Stagecoach Yorkshire has completed a £900,000 redevelopment of its depot in Holbrook, Sheffield. 

The project includes upgraded staff facilities such as a canteen, kitchen, quiet room, toilets, meeting spaces and offices.

Bosses say the investment aims to improve service reliability for passengers while creating a better working environment and supporting future job growth.

Matt Kitchin, managing director of Stagecoach Yorkshire, said: “We always aim to have the kind of modern facilities that will allow us to offer an effortless service to our loyal customers across the region, and the Holbrook Depot is a perfect example of that. 

“It is a wonderful example of properly planning for the future.

“We know that we are stronger when we work together and we are a significant employer in the area, offering employment opportunities across a wide range of roles and experience, so it is important to us to be able to offer our colleagues the kind of facilities that will allow them to thrive.”

The depot was officially opened by Sheffield South East MP Clive Betts, who toured the new site and met with members of the team.

Mr Betts added: “This wonderful new facility offers better conditions for the workers, which, ultimately, will mean a better service for the customers. 

“I know that this is the first step in a journey and when I come back again – probably not too far into the future – there will be new electric buses and we will well and truly be moving into the twenty-first century.”

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