Big news for Aldershot and the Blackwater Valley—Stagecoach South has rolled out five shiny, UK-built Optare Solo M8570SR buses! With a cool £860,000 investment, these low-emission beauties are set to transform local transport, making your journeys cleaner, greener and comfier than ever.
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Let’s talk features. These buses are kitted out with:
Plus, they come equipped with the latest Euro VI engines to cut emissions, meaning a breath of fresher air for the local community. Stagecoach is clearly putting its foot down (gently) on the sustainability pedal.
To mark this milestone, the Aldershot depot team, led by Operations Manager Aaron Hodgkiss, hosted a celebratory event. Hodgkiss summed it up perfectly:
“These new buses demonstrate Stagecoach’s commitment to improving services for the Aldershot community. We’re proud to introduce these upgraded vehicles and are confident that they will benefit our passengers and enhance their travel experience.”
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And while we’re on the topic of upgrades, here’s a travel hack for you: grab a Blackwater Valley Flexi 5 pass. For just £26, you get five days of unlimited journeys—a cheeky 20% discount, breaking it down to just £5.20 per day.
So, what are you waiting for? Hop on one of these sleek new buses and enjoy the ride—Aldershot’s bus game just levelled up!
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