Tag: buses
U18 – Possibility of a Later Bus?
by Lee on Jun.03, 2009, under University
Further to my post on the U18 Vs The Bright Orange Bus, could we be seeing the U18 making another move towards taking some of First’s business and making it more likely for people to switch.
The following was posted on the Uniconnect facebook group:
Having the buses going till 3am – even only 2 an hour, would certainly remove one of the main arguments of getting a U18 bus pass. It would also make life a lot easier for people getting home after the SU’s club nights.
All we need now is a joint bus pass between the two services.
University: Battle of The Buses
by Lee on May.17, 2009, under University
This Post is for Thursday 14th May, 2009
At the start of this week a new battle started around Bath – the Battle of the Buses between First and Wessex Connect.
The Existing Service - The 18/418 - The Bright Orange Bus, provided by First
Vs
The Newcomer - The U18 - UniConnect - Provided by Wessex Connect
This Monday Wessex Connect launched its rival service to the 18/418 – the U18. Concentrating on the Oldfield Park to University route, it has been highly campaigned for from the Students’ Union as an improvement to the bus service from First – a topic of conversation which seems to frequently come up.
The U18 was announced at the same time that Wessex Connect announced that they would start providing an alternative to the cancelled 20a/c service in Bath. As well as providing more buses and lower fares than first, they also announced that they would be donating 1p per ticket sold to a charity, chosen by students.
University of Bath Closing – Friday 6 Feb
by Lee on Feb.06, 2009, under University
Bath University Parade in Snow
The University was hoping to open almost as normal today, but how are they doing so far?
Update 8:02am: The university has now cancelled 9.15 lectures as well as 8.15. There are also no buses running up the hill yet. Keep an eye on Twitter or internal news for updates. Should hear more from the university by 8.45.
Update 8:25am: Apparently the STV will be open as normal today.
Update 8:50am: all lectures before midday have been cancelled. The refresh fair has also been postponed to another day. Still no buses running.
Update 10:00am: Buses still not running to the University. Some other bus routes in Bath are attempting to run though. For further bus updates follow the bus service on twitter @bathcsc
Update 10:19am: The University is now closed for the whole day. Further information for people on campus is due to be posted on the internal news page soon. Fresh is open till 2pm today.
Update 10:27am: Looks like the STV can’t saty open and will be closing at 2pm today.
Update 11:15am: The Flirt! Foam Party has also been postponed and will be taking place next week. Check the internal news page for the most up to date list of shop opening /closings. Worthy of note though is Level 1 will be open for food between 11:30am and 2pm tomorrow.
Photo by Katie Mabery
