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Stagecoach West Gold Service Launch in King's Square


Stagecoach West Gold Service Launch
  • LAUNCH EVENT IN KINGS SQUARE 17TH FEBRUARY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
  • NEW LUXURY GOLD SERVICE ON ROUTES 63, 66, 97 AND 98 AROUND CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTER AND STROUD. 
  • THREE GOLD BUSES ON DISPLAY
  • ALL WITH FREE WI-FI AND LUXURY INTERIORS

On Friday 17th February, Stagecoach West celebrates the launch of their new gold service with a public event in Kings Square, Gloucester. It aims to be a fun packed event coinciding with half term.

They will be giving away gold scratch cards, which will guarantee you win a prize ranging from money off tickets to a free weekly Megarider on selected services, as well other giveaways!

With three of the luxury gold buses on display with free WIFI as well as a plush interior, everybody is welcome to hop on board and get a first look at these buses destined for service throughout Cheltenham, Gloucester and Stroud.

The event features a live band, magician, games & competitions, mini buses for children to play on and giveaways, plus a few extra surprises thrown in for good measure – Stagecoach West are painting the town gold, come down and see for yourself!

Rupert Cox, Managing Director for Stagecoach West said "The upgrade of busy routes 63, 66, 97 and 98 to Gold standard buses will make a big difference to customers who rely on our service and attract new bus custom. These additional gold buses will mean that 1 in 4 customers using Stagecoach buses in Gloucester will benefit from free WIFI, more space and leather seats’’


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15 February 2017


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