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“Right now, it’s the ideal time for businesses to encourage employees to try taking the bus, as our fares are capped at just £2/ticket.  And going forward we really want to hear more new ideas about how we can integrate and support our local communities and businesses” said Claire Wood, Marketing Manager for Buses of Somerset.   “It’s important that we listen to our passengers, so that we can respond to their needs and wants.  Everyone knows the bus is a sustainable option, but bus travel can also be fun, convenient, and hassle-free, and we’d love to promote these benefits far and wide”.

John Turner, Chief Executive of Visit Somerset said: “At Visit Somerset we see the bus as an integral part of our visitor and community provision and part of our ambitions to take cars off the roads and support our overall carbon reductions plan.   We are delighted to welcome Buses of Somerset to our membership and keen to get behind them, as their buses serve our member destinations for tourists and residents alike.”

“Whether you’re travelling for work, for pleasure, or for essential travel, it is a benefit to everyone, for people to take the bus.  Local communities see transport options increase as more and more buses are able to run, and at the same time, fewer cars on the road reduces emissions and keeps congestion down.  Of course, taking the bus also costs less than motoring, particularly with the new £2/journey fare caps.   We are all able to get to our destinations quickly, and guilt-free”.

The Boosting Business by Bus networking and ideas workshop will take place towards end of April, and businesses can register their interest in advance on Eventbrite from the 28th February 2023.  
 
   
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