SHE has been given the job of getting more people in the south using public transport instead of their cars.

Alex O’Loughlin has been appointed the new marketing manager at bus company Stagecoach South.

She will be responsible for delivering the marketing strategies across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.

Regional managing director Andrew Dyer said: “We’re delighted to welcome Alex to Stagecoach.

“Her wide ranging experience in marketing will be central in our aim to attract even more people on to our greener, smarter bus services.”