New student bus service launches

The buses serve routes students have identified as most needed

A new bus service ferrying students at the University of the West of England (UWE) between campuses has begun.

Seven of the 'Ulink' branded buses will follow three routes every day linking all UWE's campuses via routes along the main city arteries.

The aim is to provide a regular, reliable, cost-efficient service which will encourage more students to leave their cars at home.

The single-floor, low-deck buses have access for wheelchairs and buggies.

Popular routes

Steve Ward, of UWE, said: "We want to provide a bus service that is without rival in Bristol so that students and staff can get to the university on time and travel between the campuses for a reasonable price."

A weekly pass costs £7 and there are one term, three term and annual passes available.

Ulink has been developed in collaboration with Wessex Connect, the company that provides the park and ride service in Bristol.

The Ulink buses serve the routes that students and staff have identified as most needed.

Service U1 and U2 run from Frenchay Campus to Bond Street via Gloucester Road. U2 continues via the Centre to Broad Weir and U1 continues to Bower Ashton Campus via Brunel Way.

The U3 service runs from Frenchay Campus to Blackberry Hill and Fishponds, then to Broad Weir and returns by the same route. U1 and U2 services run from 0700 to 2130 and U3 service from 0720 to 1831 (2027 on Sundays).