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Five New Optare Solo Buses for Blackwater Valley Bus Network

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Big news for Aldershot and the Blackwater Valley—Stagecoach South has rolled out five shiny, UK-built Optare Solo M8570SR buses! With a cool £860,000 investment, these low-emission beauties are set to transform local transport, making your journeys cleaner, greener and comfier than ever.

Stagecoach South

What’s New?

Let’s talk features. These buses are kitted out with:

  • Bright, modern interiors
  • Handy USB charging ports at every seat (bye-bye dead phone anxiety!)
  • Audio and visual next-stop announcements for smoother journeys

Plus, they come equipped with the latest Euro VI engines to cut emissions, meaning a breath of fresher air for the local community. Stagecoach is clearly putting its foot down (gently) on the sustainability pedal.

A Big Day for the Aldershot Team

To mark this milestone, the Aldershot depot team, led by Operations Manager Aaron Hodgkiss, hosted a celebratory event. Hodgkiss summed it up perfectly:

“These new buses demonstrate Stagecoach’s commitment to improving services for the Aldershot community. We’re proud to introduce these upgraded vehicles and are confident that they will benefit our passengers and enhance their travel experience.”
Stagecoach South

Fancy Saving a Few Quid?

And while we’re on the topic of upgrades, here’s a travel hack for you: grab a Blackwater Valley Flexi 5 pass. For just £26, you get five days of unlimited journeys—a cheeky 20% discount, breaking it down to just £5.20 per day.

So, what are you waiting for? Hop on one of these sleek new buses and enjoy the ride—Aldershot’s bus game just levelled up!

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