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Route 8 – Return of the Rossmore ‘Flyer’

A much loved bus service will return to Poole’s roads this Saturday.  The “Parkstone and Rossmore Flyer”, the new Route 8, replaces the existing 168 and 169 services currently operated by Yellow Buses.

The new bus, with its distinctive green livery, will run hourly on its traditional route linking Alderney East and Bourne Estate with the Ashley Road. The route has now also been extended to serve Lower Parkstone, meeting requests from residents in Alton Road, Sandecotes Road and Penn Hill Avenue for a direct service to their local shops.

The “Flyer” is supported by the Borough of Poole and will be operated by Roadliner Passenger Transport. 

Councillor Ron Parker, Portfolio Holder for the Local Economy, Borough of Poole, said: “This is great news for local residents and retailers. Our research has shown how much this bus is valued by the local community for access to essential services such as the shops and Post Office. I am pleased that we have been able to extend this service to meet residents’ requests.“

Mark Self, Managing Director, Roadliner Passenger Transport, said: ”We are delighted to be working in partnership with the council to keep this important bus on the road.  We have a background in quality coach operation and we are applying the same standards to this project. The new Flyer has luxury seating, air conditioning and of course a very friendly driver.” 

The introduction of Route 8 on Saturday 1 April coincides with free local bus travel for the over 60s with a Connect bus pass. Younger residents with certain disabilities may also qualify.    

Timetables and Connect bus pass application forms are available from local libraries and on the council's website, boroughofpoole.com.

Nick Phillips, Senior Passenger Transport Co-ordinator, Transportation Services, Borough of Poole, tel: (01202) 262242