New improved Ulsterbus services take to the roads in Ballyclare
New improved Ulsterbus services take to the roads in Ballyclare
28th April 2008:
Pictured at the launch of the new, improved Ulsterbus services, from left to right, are Martin Mayberry, District Inspector, Mayor of Newtownabbey, Nigel Hamilton and Translink District Manager, Sam Todd.
From today (28 April) Ulsterbus passengers in Ballyclare are benefiting from a new, improved Town Service with low floor buses, clockface timetabling, better passenger information and modern bus stop infrastructure following Translink’s review of Ulsterbus services across Northern Ireland.
The new Town Service provides improved links with all Ulsterbus services at Market Square, operates on an hourly schedule and comprises a simplified network of three, easy to understand, distinguishable services. 356A serves Erskine Park, Rashee Park and George Avenue, while 356B serves Huntingdale, Clare Heights, Thornhill Drive and Ollardale Park, and 356C serves Hillhead Road and Ballynure Road.
From today passengers can also take advantage of a special £1.70 day ticket, allowing unlimited travel within the Town Service boundary, throughout the day on which the ticket is purchased. In addition, from today until 31st May Translink will waive the initial £1.50 charge to purchase an Ulsterbus Smartlink Multi-Journey card, meaning passengers only pay to top up their card with journeys.
Speaking about the Ulsterbus review Translink District Manager, Sam Todd said, “We are delighted to be able to offer our customers in Ballyclare these new, improved services and are confident that they will be welcomed by the local community. Developments are designed to enhance and improve public transport attractiveness by offering easy to use, accessible services which are more suited to our passengers’ needs.
“Low floor vehicles will be used on all Town Services enabling us to improve accessibility for parents with small children as well as those with mobility difficulties. We are also pleased to be able to extend our Town Service for passengers in the Huntingdale area,” he added.
“This Ballyclare review formed part of Translink’s wider review of local Ulsterbus services which has been ongoing for almost 3 years and is designed to deliver passenger growth in line with the Regional Transportation Strategy targets.
“Public transport has a significant contribution to make towards delivering modern, healthy and efficient towns. As such we are committed to delivering a growing integrated public transport network, which will ultimately support the economic growth and social development of the region.”
Full timetable details for the enhanced Ballyclare services are available at the bus depot, by contacting Translink’s call centre on 028 9066 6630 or clicking www.translink.co.uk.
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For further information please contact Keelin Kelly at Morrow Communications on 028 9039 3837 or email k.kelly@morrowcommunications.com
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