Public transport users in Chester can travel in the lap of luxury now Stagecoach has officially launched a fleet of lavish gold buses.
The company has rolled out its ‘next generation’ brand of gold buses across Chester, Liverpool and the Wirral following a £3m investment in its Merseyside fleet and are bringing 18 luxury vehicles to our city.
The coaches feature spacious legroom, hand stitched Italian-designed leather seats and CCTV, and the free Wi-Fi and USB charging ports will enable passengers to stay connected while on the move.
And the gold buses which travel between Chester and Liverpool, are even eco-friendly -they run off bio diesel and their Euro 5 standard engines have been designed to help cut exhaust gas emissions.
Elizabeth Tasker, managing director for Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire, said: “This is an exciting time for the business - we’re delighted to be introducing the first Stagecoach gold buses to the region.
“Our new fleet of gold standard buses are top of the range and will deliver a new level of quality for passengers. We continue to significantly invest in our fleet to improve our service and passenger experience, without passing on any additional cost to our customers.”
She added: “These ‘next generation’ buses will enhance connectivity, comfort and sustainability for passengers– signifying our solid commitment to delivering an unbeatable, eco-friendly travel experience.”
Stagecoach gold buses will operate on the 1 and 2 service running between Liverpool and Chester, taking in popular tourist attractions including Chester Zoo, Blue Planet Aquarium and Cheshire Oaks.
Weekly tickets on gold routes will cost £13.50 for adults and £6.80 for young people, as on normal Stagecoach buses.
The number 1 runs seven days a week, with up to three buses every hour during the daytime and buses up to every 30 minutes in the evening. Combined with service 2, there is a Stagecoach bus up to every 10 minutes between Liverpool and Chester.
For more information about Stagecoach Gold buses including a full timetable, map of the routes and prices, visit www.stagecoachbus.com
