Our journey
Our journey began in 1938 when the Cowie family opened a second-hand motorcycle shop in Sunderland, UK.
This was the first chapter in an incredible story that would see us grow to become one of Europe’s leading passenger transport companies.
Our business
Every day our 36,200 colleagues work hard to connect millions of people safely, reliably and sustainably to people, places and venues they value.
We provide bus and train services, as well as coach, tram and bike-sharing, school transport, on-demand transport, digital booking and ticketing systems and Mobility as a Service solutions.
Our vision and values
Our vision, purpose and values define who we are as a business, why we exist and what we stand for.
They guide our day-to-day decision–making and ensure we are doing the right thing – for our people, passengers, communities and for the environment.
Our leadership
The Arriva Executive Committee sets Arriva’s strategy and direction and is responsible for the overall success of the Arriva Group’s businesses across the UK and Europe.