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New Environmental buses at the Giant’s Causeway
28th July 2008:
Tim and Kerry Rogan with their family, Patrick, Olivia and William from Lambeg enjoying a day out at the Giants Causeway. The new bus service provided them with a quick, easy way to get down to the stones particularly the little ones!
Translink have recently introduced two new mini buses to operate the shuttle services at the Giant’s Causeway between the visitors centre and the stones. The modern low floor design offers easy access for all with 27 seats on board and room for a passenger in a wheelchair.
The first of their type in Ireland, they were chosen for this service as they are particularly suitable for areas where access is restricted as is the case at the Causeway. They are also built to the latest environmental standards with reduced carbon emissions. In addition, they boast a modern new livery specifically designed to be in keeping with the Giant’s Causeway theme.
Local District Manager, Jonathan Miller explained, “This is a very popular service and as a World Heritage site, visitor numbers are growing each year. We work very closely with the National Trust to make this attraction as accessible as possible to everyone and with a steep slope down to the stones many people chose to use the bus, particularly those with walking difficulties or parents with small children.
“These new vehicles are being very well received by everyone and are seen as a showcase for public transport in NI. For many visitors, it is their first experience of using the bus and they have been most impressed with the quality and comfort they offer”, he concluded.
Welcoming the new buses at the Giant’s Causeway, Max Bryant, National Trust Property Manager, said:
“The Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s premier tourism asset. In caring for this World Heritage Site, it is equally important that we care for the 600,000 tourists and locals who annually visit the stones. By providing the two new mini buses on site Translink are ensuring that those who visit the National Trust property have access to the spectacular views and the all famous stones. The fact that the buses have strong environmental credentials is also a welcome factor.”
The service operates all year with services in the summer starting at 10am and running continuously throughout the day until 6.45pm. The adult fare is £1.00 and £0.50 for children.
For further details of how to get to the Giants Causeway or information on the special summer deals currently available from Translink visit www.translink.co.uk or contact the call centre on 028 9066 6630.
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Notes to the Editor:
Currently Translink are offering a range of low cost special summer deals and services to encourage day-trippers to get out and explore Northern Ireland. These include special Family Day tickets offering unlimited travel on bus and rail services for 2 adults and up to 4 children for £18.50 and a special Bus Rambler Ticket for £7, offering unlimited travel on Ulsterbus and Metro after 9:15am. There is also a 1/3 off train fares available for travel after 9:30am and senior citizens with a Senior Smartpass can travel free of charge. Day-trippers and visitors can also make the most of a selection of Freedom of Northern Ireland Tickets offering 1, 3 or 7 day unlimited travel passes which deliver a no hassle low cost way of exploring the province at your leisure.
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