To mark the start of 2014 local bus operator, First Aberdeen, has introduced or extended a number of initiatives, giving customers the opportunity to access cheaper bus fares.
Firstly, First will next week launch a promotion which will give customers across the network the opportunity of receiving a free day’s travel when they trade in their adult ‘FirstDay’ ticket for an adult ‘FirstWeek’ ticket. This will give customers eight days travel for the price of seven, for £18. The promotion runs from 13 January until 9 February 2014. Customers can exchange their tickets on board the bus.
First Aberdeen has also extended its ‘Travel Trio’ promotions on Services 11 (which operates between Northfield, the city centre and Woodend) and Service 20 (which operates between Union Terrace and Hillhead of Seaton), until March 31. Customers can purchase return tickets for: £1.70 instead of £2 (stages 1-2); £2.80 reduced from £3.50 (Stages 3-5); or £3.30 down from £4.30 (Stages 6+).
Finally, across its network First is also extending a promotion which gives customers the opportunity of purchasing a FirstDay off peak day ticket for £4.
Duncan Cameron, Director and General Manager of First Aberdeen, said: “The number of customers travelling on our services are increasing – indeed compared to this time last year we are transporting an extra 1,000 customers a day. We want to build on that success and encourage even more people on to our buses. We’re committed to continuing to improve our services and we recognise that providing good value fares will help us increase passenger numbers even further.
“I’m delighted that we’re able to extend these fares initiatives and hope customers continue take advantage of the excellent value they provide.”