Representation by Go South Coast (Go South Coast)
- Date submitted
- 11 December 2018
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
We would like an understanding of the likely impact on journey times on these services modelled through the project so we can understand the need for additional vehicles during certain elements of the work and additional costs that may be incurred though doing this.
In addition we would like to see what initiatives and incentives HE will implement to encourage behaviour change and to reduce the overall burden on the network over this period.
We would like an understanding of the likely impact on journey times on these services modelled through the project so we can understand the need for additional vehicles during certain elements of the work and additional costs that may be incurred though doing this. In addition we would like to see what initiatives and incentives HE will implement to encourage behaviour change and to reduce the overall burden on the network over this period. Go South Coast operates across the south coast with its core brands based in Poole, Salisbury, Eastleigh, Swindon and the Isle of Wight with smaller depots at Bournemouth, Swanage, Ringwood and Totton. With a fleet of 836 vehicles across all brands, every year we help our customers make over 47 million journeys. Bus services are provided primarily through the route networks of more bus, Salisbury Reds, Bluestar & Thamesdown serving the Dorset, Wiltshire Southampton & Swindon areas and Southern Vectis on the Isle of Wight.
These networks are in the majority commercially operated but there is significant involvement in the tendered local bus market, together with school and college movements. The prestigious contracts to operate bus services for the University of Southampton - Unilink & Bournemouth University - UNIBUS are currently held, together with contracts for other higher education providers such as Brockenhurst College.
We aim to provide customers with the best experience possible when they travel with us. In order to achieve this we are constantly investing in our fleet and staying ahead of competitors with innovative onboard technology from free wifi to USB charging points and smart ticketing.
Go South Coast welcomes the opportunity to comment of the Consultation and would like to discuss the matters raised with Highways England at the earliest opportunity.