Services & Partnerships
Trusted Partner
Working together to deliver better connected journeys
At Go Thames Valley, we work with businesses, local authorities, education providers, developers, tourism organisations and community partners to create practical transport solutions that help people access work, education, healthcare, leisure and local services.
Whether you are looking to support employee travel, improve access to a new development, promote sustainable transport, deliver a ticketing partnership or connect people with local destinations, our team can work with you to develop a solution aligned to your needs.
Services Provided
LOCAL BUS SERVICES
Scheduled local bus services connecting communities, workplaces, education, healthcare, retail and leisure destinations across the Thames Valley and surrounding areas.
SHUTTLE BUSES
Dedicated shuttle services for employers, business parks, events, education sites, visitor attractions and other locations where regular, reliable transport links are required.
PRIVATE HIRE
Coach, minibus and bus hire for schools, businesses, community groups, tour operators and private customers, delivered through our established local coach operators, Pulhams and Pearces.
HOME TO SCHOOL TRANSPORT
Safe and reliable school transport services for local authorities, schools, colleges and families across the regions we serve.
AIRPORT TRANSPORT
Direct airport coach services and private hire options connecting customers with major airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick.
SPECIAL EVENTS TRANSPORT
Tailored transport planning and delivery for festivals, sporting events, visitor attractions, corporate events and community occasions.
MOT & ATF TESTING
Vehicle testing, servicing and maintenance support, including MOT testing through Swanbrook and ATF testing facilities in Oxford and Bourton.
Bespoke Solutions
Business-to-business travel
We are proud to support businesses of all sizes with their employee travel requirements. We offer scalable solutions designed to sit alongside existing systems such as salary-sacrifice purchase, or to form part of a separate colleague offer, including discounts on time-based or multi-journey products.
We can also offer more flexible travel options for partner businesses, including pay-as-you-go ticketing. If you would like to speak to us about business-to-business opportunities, contact us and our team will be happy to work with you on a solution aligned to your needs.
Multi-operator ticketing schemes
Leveraging extensive retail systems experience within our Commercial team, we are a trusted partner in many multi-operator ticketing schemes across the region.
Our commitment to multi-operator travel includes our partnership working on Oxford SmartZone and the technical support offered to Oxfordshire County Council’s MyBus Oxfordshire project. Playing an active part in commercial and Local Authority-backed ticketing schemes is a key strand of our commitment to offering joined-up travel for the Thames Valley.
Who we work with
Businesses and employers
Reliable transport plays a vital role in supporting local economies. We work with employers of all sizes to explore travel solutions that help colleagues, customers and visitors access workplaces, offices, retail destinations and business parks.
Local authorities
We work closely with local authorities across the Thames Valley and beyond to support economic growth, improve accessibility, encourage sustainable travel and deliver transport networks that connect communities.
Developers and landowners
We can support conversations around new housing, commercial developments and employment sites, helping partners consider how public transport can improve access and reduce reliance on private car journeys.
Schools, colleges and universities
We have extensive experience supporting educational institutions through tailored transport solutions and travel planning initiatives that help students travel safely and conveniently.
Tourism and visitor destinations
Through our bus, coach and sightseeing operations, we help connect visitors with some of the UK’s most popular destinations and attractions, supporting local visitor economies and improving access to events and experiences.
Community organisations and charities
As local operators, we are proud to support community groups, charities and social initiatives that make a positive difference across the regions we serve.
Why work with us?
Across Go Thames Valley, we combine local knowledge with the scale, experience and support of The Go-Ahead Group. Our companies have long-standing relationships across the communities we serve, established customer channels and extensive experience delivering transport solutions across urban, interurban and rural networks.
By working with us, partners can benefit from practical transport expertise, commercial and retail systems knowledge, strong regional brands and a shared commitment to making public transport more accessible, joined-up and sustainable.
Let’s start a conversation
If your organisation is looking for a strategic transport partner, employee travel solution, ticketing partnership or community collaboration, we would be pleased to hear from you. Get in touch with Go Thames Valley to explore how we can work together to deliver better-connected journeys.