£5.3m fleet of low emission buses launched on Coastliner route

Transport group Stagecoach has made a £5.3 million investment in a fleet of 22 low emission buses that are set to operate on the Coastliner 700 route.

The 22 new low-emission buses will serve the communities along the coast between Portsmouth, Havant, Emsworth, Chichester, Bognor Regis, Yapton, and Littlehampton.

These new buses follow recent changes to the Coastliner 700 bus timetable, which was introduced from April 2. Buses between Chichester and Bognor Regis now run every 10 minutes, with buses every 20 minutes between Portsmouth and Chichester as well as between Chichester, Yapton and Littlehampton.

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The Coastliner 700 route is a popular route connecting Hampshire and West Sussex. Buses on the route will follow in line with the government's £2 capped single fare scheme until the end of October 2023.

Interim managing director for stagecoach south Gordon Frost: ‘'We are delighted to be launching these 22 new low emission vehicles which represent a significant investment in our services for the local community.

‘'It’s great to see more people choosing sustainable travel to help our local environment. We hope the new buses and improved timetable make the decision even easier, whether you’re off to work or out with friends.

‘The £2 single bus fare cap scheme is a great initiative to give the bus a try and for those who may be struggling with the rising costs of living, and those who rely on buses to get to work, school or college. It’s important that our local communities and visitors to the area use public transport and this latest package of improvements will give them the experience to encourage them to do just that, instead of driving their cars, reducing traffic congestion and air pollution in the area.''

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