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Launch of Joint Public Transport Ticket

Train and bus operators join forces on Friday 23 September to launch a new joint ticket for the Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch conurbation called "Plusbus". Visitors to the area travelling by train can now ask for a combined "Plusbus" ticket at their local rail station and enjoy unlimited travel for the day on most bus services.

The add-on ticket costs just £3 and is valid for bus travel from Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Branksome Stations.  Passengers can use the ticket over a large area bounded by Upton in the West, Wimborne to the North and Highcliffe to the East. Even Bournemouth Airport is included. In a first for the area all major bus operators have signed up to the scheme.

Cllr Ron Parker, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for the Local Economy, Borough of Poole, said: "PlusBus is an excellent ticket joining together rail and bus journeys. I am delighted that visitors to the area arriving by train will benefit from this low-cost enhancement. We hope this will encourage people to co-ordinate their rail and bus journeys more and make better use of public transport."  

Richard Barnes, Public Transport Officer, Bournemouth Borough Council , said: "We welcome this first fully integrated public transport ticket for our area - not only will it be an enhancement for Public Transport in general but it's also an indication of effective partnership working between Local Authorities and operators."

Barry Thirlwall, Passenger Transport Manager, Dorset County Council said: "I'm delighted with the new PlusBus ticket. This is an excellent example of local authorities working with bus and rail companies to achieve worthwhile improvements for public transport users."

Phil Dominey, Group Station Manager with South West Trains, said: "South West Trains is delighted to be working in partnership with our bus colleagues in providing seamless journey opportunities for visitors to all areas in Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole".

PlusBus is also available from dozens of railway stations around the United Kingdom. The Plusbus website can be found at http://www.plusbus.org.uk

Nick Phillips. Passenger Transport, Transportation Services, Borough of Poole tel 01202 262242