“The new service means Milton Park has unrivalled direct bus connections to a wider range of locations, with faster journey times and improved ticketing options, to make bus travel easier. We look forward to welcoming more passengers as lockdown restrictions begin to ease in the coming months.”
Veronica Reynolds, sustainable travel advisor, Milton Park, added: “At a time when people are starting to consider returning to work, they are also evaluating how they can travel around more comfortably, sustainability and economically. The unveiling of the buses’ new livery is a great alternative travel mode offering people the opportunity to relax, read or work on the bus while saving the average £162 per month[1] that it costs to keep a car on the road.
“Having more regular buses going between Oxford and the Park helps our customers to retain and attract staff. If you live in Didcot, switching to the bus means you can travel to and from Milton Park for just £20 a year, which means that we can help people get to work and save money.
“By taking cars off the road, we can all work towards improving air quality and reducing traffic congestion. We hope that people enjoy seeing the new livery and experiencing the enhanced services.”
Thames Travel is the sister company of Oxford Bus Company. It employs 150 staff and has a fleet of more than 60 vehicles, including 40 ultra-low emission models, operating in South Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The launch of the new services created 15 new jobs at Thames Travel’s low-carbon depot in Didcot.