About us
We are a leading European passenger transport partner
Our story began in 1938 when the Cowie family opened a second-hand motorcycle shop in Sunderland, UK. Little did we know it would become the first chapter in our incredible story that would see us grow to become a pan-European passenger transport partner.
Founded
Initial public offering
Entered UK bus market through the purchase of Grey-Green
Entered mainland Europe
Entered UK rail market
Acquired by Deutsche Bahn
Present in mainland Europe for
Acquired by I Squared Capital
We provide bus and train services, but also offer coach, tram and bike-sharing services, as well as on-demand and Mobility as a Service solutions.
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10
Countries
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35500
Colleagues
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1.5 bn
Passenger journeys
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12898
Buses
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564
Trains
We manage a diversified portfolio of passenger transport services and contracts across the UK and mainland Europe, holding leading market positions in many markets across the countries we operate in.
Discover where we operateWe share key learnings and best practices from across the Arriva group, which means our clients can rely on our knowledge and expertise to deliver what matters most, with our key account management approach helping to drive service excellence.