Oxford Bus Group will lay on extra services to and from local villages to Kassam Stadium for Oxford United home matches this season.
Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel and Pulhams will operate seven dedicated services for English Football League matches and selected cup games.
The OX2, OX3, OX5 and OX7 will return from last season, while the OX1 from Wantage and the OX4 from Chinnor have been added. The OX8 route has been extended and will now start at Chinnor.
The Group confirms that the journeys will be covered by the government’s national £3 single fare cap.
Luke Marion, Managing Director of Oxford Bus Group, says: “We’re really pleased to expand our Football Special services for a second consecutive year ahead of the start of the new season on Saturday.
“It represents not only a boost in attendances for the football club following its promotion to the Championship, but also an increase in demand from fans opting to travel to games using sustainable methods of transport.
“The Football Special services are an important community asset and help supporters to attend matches and support their local club safely, while helping reduce congestion and carbon emissions.
“It’s an exciting time for Oxford United fans, with the start of a second season in the Championship on the horizon and prospect of a multi-functional new stadium which we are wholly supportive of.
“It’s great that our Football Special services will be back on the road this weekend and we wish everyone Oxford United all the best for the season ahead.”
