Ding, ding! New bus for Campbeltown ‘Pingo’ service
A new fully-accessible, fuel-efficient Argyll and Bute Council bus is taking on a route in Campbeltown to help travellers get to where they need to be.
Councillor John Armour, policy lead for roads, transport and amenity services, formally handed over the 16-seat bus to John Martin, Campbeltown’s operations manager at West Coast Motors, the contractors who are running the service.
The new branded bus has air conditioning, USB charging for phones and seat belts. It will operate the Campbeltown ‘Pingo’ service, which lets customers book a shared journey, not served by a scheduled bus, at a time that suits the customer.
Travellers can book and pay for journeys online by downloading the Pingo Rider app, and can even track the progress of the bus as it makes its way to their selected pick-up point.
Those without smartphones can still book the service by telephoning the Pingo helpdesk on 0141 370 9262.
“I’m delighted to hand the bus over to John, as our local operator,” said Councillor Armour.
“We understand how important public transport is to people living in rural communities and towns and we do all we can to deliver services that meet the needs of daily life.
“The Pingo services give a bit more flexibility to support the scheduled routes and I hope that as many local residents as possible in Campbeltown make the most of this fantastic new vehicle.
“Keep a look out for it!”
Visit the council’s website at www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/public-transport/timetables-directory/timetable/campbeltown-pingo-bus-travel for more information on the Pingo service.
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