The Bourne Community Bus celebrates its third successful year with over 10,000 passengers carried and 25% annual growth in numbers.
The Bourne Bus now runs under a new bus licence, so we can claim back for bus pass use, making the service more financially self-sufficient.
Founder Andrew Kerry-Bedell said, “Whilst a few now pay £3 per journey, like other buses, we’ve organised our service so all bus pass holders still travel free, which is still over 90% of our passengers. In fact we’re even more in demand now, with the closure of the Westbourne Surgery, so we’re taking lots more people from areas with no public transport to get essential healthcare.”
The bus picks up at safe stops every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30 – 4.30, taking residents to popular destinations like Emsworth and Tesco Havant from Southbourne, Westbourne and Hambrook. We also run a Wednesday South Downs service to Rowlands Castle and Stansted Park gardens and café.
The Bourne Bus is still available for low-cost hire too, with or without a driver, helping local communities and social groups access local events, fairs, gardens, the theatre and for their own private social outings.
- For the Tue, Wed, Thur and Friday routes – click here
- To hire our bus at low cost for a social trip – click here
- To become a fully trained bus driver call Andrew on 07899 741939