Portsmouth City Council has introduced a redesign of its park and ride service, featuring a blue-and-pink livery for its buses and enhanced ticketing options to improve convenience.
The changes have been implemented in partnership with operator First Bus Solent, which has renewed its contract with the council for five more years.
In addition to the new colours for its fleet of Euro VI buses, changes include new flexible payment methods with smartards, flexipasses and mobile app purchases via the First Bus or RingGo apps available.
The council will also launch a new website as part of the rebrand, providing information on routes, fares, ticketing, and more about the service.
The changes support goals of reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality by making the park and ride more attractive.
Says Cllr Peter Candlish, Cabinet Member for Transport: “The new look and enhanced ticketing options for park and ride make sustainable and affordable travel into the city easier and more accessible for everyone.
“With the refreshed branding, I’m sure these park and ride buses are set to become a recognisable feature in our city and a key part of the Council’s overall plan to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality, as we work towards a greener, healthier and better-connected future for everyone.”
