Proximity Coach Travel has announced a new commercial partnership with The School Trip, an online platform trusted by over 10,000 teachers to support schools in managing the entire educational trip journey, from initial ideas and inspiration through to planning, booking and taking it.
Under the joint venture, Proximity Coach Travel will be promoted as The School Trip’s official coach travel partner, responsible for delivering safe, reliable and professionally managed transport for educational visits, residentials and enrichment programmes.
The School Trip helps schools discover suitable educational trips and experiences, providing a central hub where teachers and trip organisers can explore ideas, compare options and plan visits efficiently. By working with Proximity Coach Travel for transport, the platform strengthens its offer with access to a trusted specialist in school coach travel.
The partnership brings together complementary expertise, combining The School Trip’s end-to-end trip planning support with Proximity’s nationwide network of vetted coach operators and strong focus on safety, compliance and value for money. Together, the two organisations aim to simplify the process of organising school trips, particularly during peak periods in the academic calendar when demand for transport is highest.
“Education continues to be at the forefront of our business model and we are delighted to be working alongside The School Trip. Our partnership enables teachers and travel bookers using the site a simple, effective way of booking their coach and minibus travel. The potential is huge and our service naturally lends itself to the trips and tours that schools are booking on The School Trip platform. Whether it’s a West End Theatre trip or a transfer to an Activity Centre, we can safely move their precious cargo through our vetted supply chain network”, said Kath Cordey-Hanson, CEO at Proximity Coach Travel, who has previously worked in education.
Highlighting the significance of the new partnership, Tom Sanderson, The School Trip Director, said:
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Proximity Coach Travel to help our teachers find the best value when booking coach travel. Unfortunately, travel can be one of the biggest barriers to school trips for teachers, so we’re excited to be working with Proximity Coach Travel as a trusted partner.
Their nationwide network of vetted operators, combined with their strong focus on safety, compliance and reliability, perfectly complements our mission to make planning school trips simpler, more efficient and stress-free for teachers. By working together, we’re strengthening our personal support for teachers, ensuring they can not only discover and plan inspiring educational experiences, but also travel to them with complete confidence.”
By aligning with The School Trip, Proximity Coach Travel continues to strengthen its position as a trusted transport partner for the education sector, delivering reliable, compliant and cost-effective coach travel solutions that support learning beyond the classroom.
About Proximity Coach Travel
Proximity Coach Travel is a UK-wide specialist in coach and minibus hire, providing safe, reliable and professional transport solutions for schools and group travel. With extensive industry experience and a trusted network of vetted operators, Proximity manages the coach travel element of educational trips with a strong focus on safety, compliance and operational reliability, ensuring schools can travel with confidence.