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\n Seventy-one organisations across Oxfordshire have been nominated for the 2026 Brand the Bus competition, which will see one charity’s branding take over an electric Oxford Bus Company double-decker for a full year.\n<\/p>\n
\n Now in its eighth year, the scheme is organised by Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel, with public voting currently open.\n<\/p>\n
\n Luke Marion, managing director of Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel, said: “We’re really pleased to have received nominations from a wide range of fantastic causes across Oxfordshire.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The sheer number of entrants and interest in Brand the Bus this year demonstrates the scope of the competition and the positive impact it can have on local organisations.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Brand the Bus continues to build and grow year-on-year, and we’re incredibly proud of what it continues to achieve.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The public can cast votes until April 30, with the 10 most popular charities progressing to a final judging panel.\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Marion said: “If you have a favourite, now is the time to have your say and give that local good cause or charity the best possible chance of making the top 10 and the judging panel.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Backed by partners Get Radio and Oxford City Football Club, the competition offers a \u00a3100,000 promotional package.\n<\/p>\n
\n The winning charity will receive a year-long full-wrap advertisement on an electric double-decker bus, along with free advertising on all Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel vehicles.\n<\/p>\n
\n Radio advertising on Get Radio is also included, and the winner will become Oxford City\u2019s charity of choice for the 2026\/27 season.\n<\/p>\n
\n The organisation will also collaborate with Oxford Bus Company to design the bus wrap, which is expected to be unveiled in the autumn.\n<\/p>\n
\n A runner-up prize worth \u00a35,000 will also be awarded, which includes on-bus digital advertising.\n<\/p>\n
\n Last year\u2019s winner was children\u2019s mental health charity One-Eighty. Helen & Douglas House, the world\u2019s first children\u2019s hospice, was named as the inaugural runner-up.\n<\/p>\n
\n Other past winners include Girlguiding Oxfordshire, Home-Start Oxfordshire, Blue Skye Thinking, Restore, SeeSaw, and Oxford Hospitals Charity.\n<\/p>\n
\n The judging panel will award prizes to the organisations that, in their opinion, best meet the competition\u2019s criteria.\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Marion said: “We’re now onto the voting phase of this year’s competition, with the public having until the end of April to select who they think should be the winner.”\n<\/p>\n
\n More details about the competition and the full list of nominees are available at oxfordbus.co.uk\/brand-the-bus-2026.\n<\/p>\n
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