Head Office Buses

A photograph of a Roberts Travel coach which is used for the free bus travel staff at the Next Head Office site can make use of

Free Staff bus services

Staff working at Head Office and Online Phase 5 are able to benefit from using the free staff bus service that links Leicester City Centre, and a number of local destinations to the Head Office site at Enderby.

The private bus service is operated by Roberts Travel.

To use the bus staff will need to download the Ride Tandem App. When prompted enter the route code NEXT

This video will walk you through how to use the app and book your seats or view the passenger guide here

Bookings can be made a week in advance and up to 1 hour before the bus is due to depart on the day of travel

You will need to scan your ticket with the driver when boarding the bus.

You MUST have a valid ticket to board the bus

There are currently two coaches running in the mornings and a further two coaches running in the afternoons. Routes for each service are shown further down this page.

Staff should arrive at their bus stop 5 minutes before the coach is expected and clearly signal for the coach to stop. The coach will display a sign in the window with 'NEXT' on display.

You will be able to track the coaches location within the ride tandem app. If there are any delays (longer than 5 minutes) you will receive a text message and a push notification to let you know.

If you have any queries about the app or about your booking please call Ride Tandem on 01933812235.

If you do not have a smart phone to download the app, please call ride tandem on 01933812235 to make your bookings for you on your behalf.

Public Bus Services

There are also public bus services that will get you to the Head Office site.

Arriva 50 service runs from Leicester Haymarket bus station at stand BA and travels to Enderby village, You can access the timetable for this service by clicking here

Arriva x55 service runs from Leicester St Margaret's station to Hinckley The Crescent station. You can access the timetable for this service by clicking here

Staff are able to get discounted tickets for the Arriva services. Please visit the bus discounts page for more information

NovusDirect

NovusDirect is a service operated by Vectare and services Leicester City Centre, West Bridge, Western Park, A47 Braunstone Leisure Centre, Thorpe Astley and New Lubbesthorpe. To view the route map please click here. The timetable can be accessed here

On-Demand Bus Services

Fox Connect is an on-demand bus service. This service covers Hinckley and Narborough train station, Magna Park, Next Head Office, Carlton Park, Fosse Park and Enderby Park and ride. To find out more please visit the choosehowyoumove website

NovusFlex is an on-demand bus service. This service covers New Lubbesthorpe, Leicester Forest East, Braunstone Town and Leicester City Centre. To view the service area click here