Choose bus this World Car Free Day!

We're celebrating World Car Free Day on Thursday, September 22nd, with the primary goal of lowering the number of vehicles on the road by getting you from point A to point B on our safe and clean buses.

World Car Free Day is a worldwide event that Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel would like to welcome you to participate in! Although leaving the car behind may seem difficult, we are convinced that we can motivate you to explore other sustainable modes of transportation and, perhaps, start making adjustments in your own routines to help us realise our goal of net-zero emissions.

If you like the sound of it, we hope you'll try taking the bus at least a couple of times a month to minimise your carbon footprint.

Discount code:

To help you make the first step, on 22nd September you’ll be able to get 15% off multi-trip tickets on the app*. Simply use the code CARFREE22 (T&Cs apply).

There’s a number of reasons why you should take the bus with us:

Cutting travel time
By filling a double decker bus, you’re not only reducing traffic, contributing to a smoother journey for you and others – you’re also taking a vast number of vehicles off the road which, in turn, greatly reduces emissions.

Hitting your fitness goals
Get those daily steps in by walking to the bus stop! That little bit of extra effort on your way to work in the morning is often enough in setting a precedent for how you make healthy decisions throughout the day.

Getting a break
You're not alone in thinking that getting through the day could need a miracle. After a frantic morning of trying to force-feed your kids breakfast, ensuring the neighbour has a spare set of keys to let the plumber in, or submitting your paper on time, nothing beats some time off for yourself. Even a little pause while travelling might be sufficient in totally resetting your system and getting you back on track. Listen to a podcast or your favourite music, or simply take some time to ponder whilst looking through the window.

Avoid commuters-syndrome
Save yourself the unnecessary stress of everyday travel – and spare other drivers the undesirable sight of your quiet, aggressive yelling at them.

Parking = money well spent?
If you were to listen to our advice, we would say “Save money on parking tickets and spend it on something you really want!” Whether it be a croissant for lunch, or two tickets to see a play at the theatre, there truly are no limits to how those pounds and pennies could be better used.

Tap away, avoid the queue
Pay the quick way by paying contactless on all our buses. Not only are you contributing to reducing the seemingly endless queue of vehicles on the road – you’re also contributing to getting all passengers quickly on-board and to their destinations quicker than ever before.

You did it!
Give yourself, or get your neighbouring passenger to give you a pat on the back. By challenging yourself and choosing to leave the car at home, you've made a real difference in reducing your carbon footprint.

Your daily dose of interaction
Humans are social beings - we need to see and interact with others. There’s no need to be an extroverted chit-chatter. Simply being surrounded by fellow passengers on your travels is enough to combat feelings of loneliness we all have from time to time.

Be the architect of your own city:

Fewer cars on the road lessens demands for unappealing grey car parks on every corner, allowing new communal spaces, parks, and gardens to emerge and flourish.

Aside from these advantages, we realise that our job in making your life easier is more important than ever. With the rising cost of living taking its toll on all citizens, we're taking responsibility and committing to doing our part as best we can - making sure that every penny goes towards guaranteeing you a safe and reliable journey.

We are truly excited to welcome you aboard!

 

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* Discount code T&Cs:

• The World Car Free 15% discount offer is valid exclusively on the Oxford Bus Company mobile app. The code can only be used to discount tickets on the 22nd September 2022, during the World Car Free Day.
• The offer is valid for purchase of adult and 18 & under 12 trip tickets within the following zones:
  • Cityzone
  • Cityzone + South Oxfordshire zone
  • Cityzone EXTRA
  • Park&Ride zone
  • South Oxfordshire zone
  •  Didcot Zone
• The offer is available to both existing and new Oxford Bus Company mobile app users.
• To redeem the offer, please enter the discount code “CARFREE22” when prompted by the app.
• The offer may not be used in conjunction with or in addition to any other discount voucher, prize, offer, promotion or concession rate.
• This offer is strictly subject to the Oxford Bus Company terms of use and conditions of carriage.
• Oxford Bus Company reserve the right to amend, terminate or suspend the Offer at any time.