Three bus service contracts have been awarded to Morebus following a competitive tender process.<\/p>\n
Morebus will now operate the following services;<\/em><\/p>\n Service 18 (From Wednesday 15 Feb)<\/strong> Service 33 (From Wednesday 15 Feb)<\/strong> Service 36 (From Wednesday 15 Feb)<\/strong> These services are currently operated by Xelabus, until Tuesday 14 February.<\/p>\n The start dates for the Morebus contracts mean continuity of service for all passengers. The timetables for each service will not change.<\/p>\n Morebus will also continue to operate the following school bus services;<\/p>\n Service 46 (from Monday 20 Feb)<\/strong> Service 81 (From Monday 20 Feb)<\/strong> Service 744 (from Tuesday 21 Feb)<\/strong> These new contracts replace temporary arrangements which were introduced by the council for six months to ensure services remained for residents following the sudden demise of the previous operator Yellow Buses in August 2022.<\/p>\n Councillor Mike Greene, Portfolio Holder for Sustainability and Transport, said: \u201cWe are delighted to award these important bus contracts to Morebus and have pulled out all the stops to ensure that these vital routes remain in operation.<\/p>\n \u201cReliable public transport is essential to the success of any area. It was vital that we found a way to keep buses that directly serve places such as Fernbarrow Estate and West Way in Broadstone running smoothly.<\/p>\n \u201cOur hard work on this \u2013 and close partnership with Morebus \u2013 means there will be no break in service and that it\u2019s now possible for residents to travel sustainably around our area using one company.\u201d<\/p>\n Andrew Wickham, Morebus managing director, added: \u201cI am delighted to add these important public routes to our network across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole – and to continue operating the school services we were entrusted with last year.<\/p>\n \u201cOur team has been doing a tremendous job, since adding new routes in 2022, following the end of Yellow Buses\u2019 operation here.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are delighted to be working with BCP Council to not only safeguard these school and public services, but to ensure taking the bus is an attractive alternative to travelling by car. This will play an important role in reducing congestion and improving the air we breathe on the south coast.<\/p>\n \u201cIn order to do this, we have invested heavily in new buses with low emissions Euro 6 engines over recent years, each featuring the latest in on-board technology – including usb chargers for smart phones and tablets, and tap on, tap off payments. Our pioneering app also offers technology so powerful, those travelling with us can save their regular journeys, mark bus stops or routes as their favourites, track exactly where their bus is at any given time and, of course, buy their tickets.<\/p>\n \u201cWe won\u2019t rest on our laurels though – and will continue to look for new ways to improve our offering here.<\/p>\n \u201cI am delighted that Morebus will now be providing a comprehensive service across the region, giving people better value-for-money and a joined-up bus network our customers – old and new – can rely on.\u201d<\/p>\n Morebus has also been awarded the contract for the Route ONE Town Centre from Poole Bus Station to the Hospital, Train Station, Quay and Baiter Park. This service will also remain unchanged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Three bus service contracts have been awarded to Morebus following a competitive tender process. 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\nBournemouth, Boscombe, Queens Park, Bournemouth Hospital, Southbourne and Christchurch.<\/p>\n
\nKinson, West Howe, Bournemouth University, Glenferness Avenue, Bournemouth and Talbot View Estate.<\/p>\n
\nThroop, Moordown, Winton, Charminster, Bournemouth Station, Boscombe and Pokesdown to Avonbourne Academies.<\/p>\n
\nCharminster, Castlepoint, Townsend and Littledown to Avonbourne Academies.<\/p>\n
\nPoole Old Town and Baiter to Oakdale Junior School.<\/p>\n