This along with the Council’s forthcoming red route scheme, will provide a dramatic improvement in bus journey times along the route and have the added benefit of reducing how long buses are stationary at stops, some of which are on the main carriage way and will therefore benefit all road users.Ĭommenting on the upgrade, Reading Buses’ Chief Executive Officer, Martijn Gilbert said. Similar to London buses, will provide a huge benefit at busy stops by speeding up the time it takes buses to pick-up and drop-off, as both can happen simultaneously. What’s more the buses feature two doors, one for embarking and one for disembarking the bus.
Space for two wheelchair users, instead of the mandatory one space.At seat USB charging points and coat/bag hooks.The new fleet has a number of incredible features including:
This upgrade builds upon Reading Buses’ successful strategy in upgrading main road bus corridors to keep pace with modern travelling demands, stimulate additional growth and make buses the very best way to get around and keep Reading moving. Due a well-earned upgrade, the route will see the introduction of 17 Scania bio-gas double deckers fitted with the latest style of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 City bodywork, including a stylish glass staircase design. The route, which is undoubtedly Reading’s flagship bus service, has even been referred to as ‘the backbone of Reading’. Reading’s busiest bus route, the Purple 17 that covers Tilehurst, Oxford Road, Central Reading and Wokingham Road is set for a major upgrade on its fleet, with brand new state-of-the-art low carbon bio-gas buses. Reading Buses most popular route gets major upgrade