BUS and rail operator Stagecoach said worries fears over the environment and higher petrol prices were driving more people onto public transport.

Jun 25 2008 by Henryk Zientek, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

The group noted a “fundamental shift” in transport habits as it unveiled higher revenue for its bus and rail businesses.

Stagecoach, which is based in Perth, Scotland, said like-for-like sales rose by 13.6% on its rail routes and by 7.5% on its buses in the year to April 30..

Underlying profits were slightly ahead of forecasts at £174.4m.