Aston & James Showcase Event
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Oxford Innovation Digest, Apr 2022
The latest news and stories from Oxford Innovation shared with the B4 community and beyond.
Leading Innovators: Interview with Wendy Tindsley of Oxford Innovation
In this episode of the B4 podcast, Wendy tells B4 more about OI, her role and why she’s so proud of the role that OI plays in helping businesses thrive.
Ben Fleetwood’s EV Market April Update: Tax, Benefits & the Company...
Really? Do I really need to know this????? It’s a bit early for the old tax and company car story isn’t it? Yes, perhaps it is but as B4’s Electric Vehicle expert will tell you, you need to know this if you’re thinking of purchasing a new vehicle and making a choice between electric and petrol could make a huge difference… and even enable you to choose a nicer car, providing it’s electric.
Oxford Bus and sister companies reward staff excellence in Really Amazing...
The Oxford Bus Company and its sister companies Thames Travel, Carousel Buses and City Sightseeing Oxford celebrated the achievements of its staff through the return of its ‘The Really Amazing Awards’ ceremony held at the prestigious Ashmolean Sculpture Gallery.
How to Donate Your Unwanted Office Furniture & Supplies
Make a difference in your workplace Taking time to be more conscious of our environment is more prominent than ever nowadays. As you know, Aston & James are committed to sustainability. We offer an award-winning ink and toner collection service, and paper collections for recycling. One new way we are reducing waste is through our […]
Bus operators back Walk to Work Day to boost health
Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel are encouraging motorists to consider a minor change in their travel habits to help make a difference on Walk to Work Day.
Successful funding bid set to bring 159 electric buses to Oxfordshire
A fleet of 159 state of the art electric buses is set to serve Oxford and its surrounding areas after a bid for government funding was approved.
Bus workers support Ukrainian humanitarian effort
Oxfordshire’s top bus operators are encouraging colleagues to wear the colours of the Ukrainian flag to work to help raise funds for the nation’s relief mission.
Taking Care of Every Journey: Oxford Bus Company’s Sustainability Report
The bus industry has continued to face significant challenges as we bounce back from the pandemic. While keeping our colleagues and customers safe has remained a key priority, we have strongly focused on diversification to ensure we rebuild better from the impact of the pandemic.
Scanning Archival Photographic Images – Community Heritage Projects
Scanning Archival Photographic Images – Community Heritage Projects Our archive department has been busy working on Oxford United Football Club’s archive of photographs. Oxford United started in 1893 as an amateur club called Headington, a village team known locally as “the boys from over the hill”, so it was an honour to support the club […]
Airline service bouncing back as all UK travel restrictions lifted
Oxford Bus Company has announced it is increasing the frequency of its Airline service to Heathrow after all UK entry restrictions ended.
City Sightseeing Oxford increased tours as the city celebrates English Tourism...
Oxford Bus Company is celebrating English Tourism Week by stepping up efforts to encourage people to visit the city. It heralded English Tourism Week as a “big opportunity” to help Oxford’s economy continue to bounce back from COVID-19.
What Is the Difference Between FSC and PEFC?
What does it mean if a product is PEFC or FSC certified? These two key certification schemes are most widely used when explaining sustainable office paper: The programmes ensure that forest management and responsible harvesting take place and the paper that comes from the managed forests is fully traceable to its original place. Programme for […]
Bus operators hit significant sustainability milestone
Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators have produced 1 million kilowatt hours of green electricity from solar panel arrays at their depots.