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Winnersh for the win: New RailAir stop boosts connectivity to Heathrow

RailAir, the premium coach service linking regional rail hubs to Heathrow Airport, is introducing a new stop at Winnersh Triangle on its popular RailAir 1 (RA1) service.

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Bus fare changes in Berkshire

Local bus operator First Bus in Berkshire is updating its ticket pricing across its services.

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First Bus in Somerset announces price changes and revised fare zones

Local bus operator First Bus in Somerset is revising its fare zones and updating its ticket pricing across its services.

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First Bus in Dorset announces price changes and revised fare zones

The changes, effective from 1 January 2025, introduce two revised, easy-to-understand fare zones, as well making changes to ticket prices, which have been frozen for the last two years.

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Strike action in Portsmouth, Gosport and Hampshire over the festive period

Unite the Union intend to take industrial action in in Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham on 19, 21, 24 and 26 December. Solent from First Bus services will be impacted.

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Nearly a quarter of South East residents make friends on the bus

  • Nearly a quarter (23%) of residents in the South East have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus 
  • 82% of those in the South East feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities 
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Steering the conversation: Quarter of residents in the South West have made friends on the bus

  • Nearly a quarter (23%) of residents in the South West have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus 
  • 78% of those in the South West feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities 
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Christmas and New Year bus services

First Bus South has confirmed bus timetables for its services over the Christmas and the New Year period.

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First Solent’s electric buses power nearly four million journeys since launch

First Solent’s electric buses have powered nearly 4 million journeys, covering over 1.3million miles*, since rolling out across Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham.

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Hop on for Holiday Fun: 5 to the Panto for Just a Fiver!

In time for panto season, local bus operator First Solent has teamed up with Portsmouth’s Kings Theatre for a second year running to offer a special ‘5 for £5’ bus ticket for people heading to this year’s panto, Dick Whittington. 

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‘Tap on Tap off’ contactless payments for Dorset passengers

  • New tap on, tap off (TOTO) technology for bus users in Dorset
  • Contactless payments make payment quick and easy
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Buses of Somerset launch ‘Tap on Tap off’ contactless bus payments

  • New tap on, tap off (TOTO) technology for bus users in Somerset
  • Contactless payments make payment quick and easy
  • Speedy boarding and no need to ask the driver for tickets