Leave the car at home and catch the Six Nations by bus!
People across Hampshire are being encouraged to leave the car at home and take the bus to watch rugby’s Six Nations competition, which starts this week.
The annual competition begins this Thursday evening when France host Ireland, then, on Saturday, Italy will play Scotland and England will take on Wales. Venues around the area, such as local pubs and restaurants are offering rugby fans the chance to get out and support your national teams, and to have a drink during the game.
So now is the time to get together with friends and family and take the safe, easy and great value way to get home!
Marc Reddy, Managing Director of Stagecoach South, said: “With so much excitement around the rugby, we know many supporters will be keen to enjoy a beer or a glass of wine while cheering on their teams. There’s no reason to take chances by getting behind the wheel – our local bus services, operated by our professionally trained drivers, offer a safe and convenient way to get home, ideally after celebrating a memorable win.
“Choosing the bus is also a more sustainable way to travel. Data from Bus Users UK highlights that a single-occupancy, brand-new diesel car can produce higher nitrogen oxide emissions than a modern bus carrying 50 or more passengers. When full, a double-decker bus can remove up to 75 cars from the road.”
Last month, an outstanding 308 Drivers from Stagecoach South were recognised for their exceptional driving standards and dedication to road safety. Driver safety specialists GreenRoad monitor the performance of drivers and award a ‘Fleet Elite’ status to those who demonstrate sustained driving excellence, as evidenced by outstanding safety scores and displaying true mastery of the driving profession.
In total, 84 local drivers reached ‘Grand Master’ or ‘Master’ Fleet Elite status for having maintained the highest standards of safe and fuel-efficient driving for 10 and four years. In fact, 7 of Stagecoach Souths’ drivers achieved a perfect GreenRoad rating of zero for the entire year!
-- To find out more about local bus routes and services, to buy before you board, and to track your local bus, you can download the Stagecoach Bus App from https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national/stagecoachbusapp.