Bus passengers will be able to enjoy free festive bus travel in Berkshire on selected dates this month.
Carousel Buses is providing complimentary bus journeys in Slough, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham, following the popularity of previous free bus travel initiatives.
The scheme is designed to help people get into the holiday spirit and provide a boost to town centres. Whether you’re exploring Christmas lights across the county, shopping locally, or travelling to visit family and friends throughout the festive season, the offer makes it easier and more sustainable to get around.
In collaboration with Slough Borough Council, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham Borough Council, free bus journeys will be offered across these areas all day on Saturday 13, and 20. Free travel will also be offered in Wokingham on Sunday 14 and 21.
The offer means passengers can board any bus from a participating operator in these areas, regardless of where you’re going, and travel for free. If you’re returning from an area which isn’t offering free travel, such as Buckinghamshire or Greater London, you’ll need to pay for your return journey.
Luke Marion, managing director of Carousel Buses, said: “Christmas is a time for thinking of others and giving back, so I’m delighted we’re able to offer free travel this month to help people get around.
“Whether you’re Christmas shopping or meeting up with friends or family, you can makeuse of this fantastic offer.
“Travelling by bus is cost-effective and healthier for the environment, and I’d like to thank our partner local authorities for their involvement in this collaboration.”
Board anywhere for free travel on services 3, 4, 7A, 9 in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, while board anywhere between Windsor and Hythe End for the 10/10A services. Return travel from Staines is not included. For the 15 route between Slough and Taplow, board anywhere for free travel. The 37 service can be boarded anywhere between Windsor and Cookham, although return travel from High Wycombe or Bourne End is not included.
Free travel on the 103 service is available when boarding between Windsor and Farnham Road (St Anthony Church), but return travel from High Wycombe, Beaconsfield or Farnham Common is not included.
Board anywhere between Slough and Wexham Post Office for free travel on the 106/107 services. Return travel from The Chalfonts, Gerrards Cross or Wexham Park Hospital is not included.
For the 850 route between High Wycombe and central Reading, board anywhere between London Road (The Drive in Woodley) and The Two Brewers east of Henley-on-Thames.
Return travel from Reading, Henley, Marlow or High Wycombe is not included.
Elsewhere, Thames Travel – a sister company of Carousel Buses – is offering complimentary journeys in collaboration with West Berkshire Council on 13 and 20 December. The offer is valid on the X34 service boarding in Newbury, Donnington or the Vodafone headquarters for single or return tickets to any destination along the route. Passengers joining from Oxfordshire or Reading must present a valid return ticket or travel pass, or purchase a single ticket in the usual way.
