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Easter Vacation Bus Services

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bu-bus-2The Bus for BU vacation service will run from Monday 30 March.

The U1 service will be running a vacation timetable between the Lansdowne and Talbot Campuses, with buses running every 30 minutes. Please be aware that the services from the Talbot Campus to the Lansdowne Campus will be diverting at Cemetery Junction for Dorchester House, before heading to the Lansdowne Campus.

The U3 service will be running a skeleton vacation service.

The U2, and U4 services will not be running during the vacation period. The BU key card can be used on the M1, M2 and 15 services. The 13 and 14 more bus services are also available through the BU key card.

Route and time table information for the Bus for BU vacation service can be found on the Bus for BU website.

To help plan your journey, check the Yellow Buses website, or the Traveline South West web site.

Improvements to the University Bus Service

In response to student feedback the following improvements are being introduced to the Bus at BU From Monday April 20. Find out more >>

Improvements to the University Bus Service

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From Monday April 20 the following improvements are being introduced to the University bus service in response to student feedback:

U1 Service:

An enhanced term time service comprising of the following additional services:

From the Lansdowne Campus:

  • 8:47am (departing Cranborne House not Dorchester House)
  • 9:43am (departing Dorchester House)
  • 10:43am (departing Dorchester House)

From Talbot Campus:

  • 9:25am (departing Fern Barrow)
  • 10:25am (departing Fern Barrow)

U2 Service:

The U2 service will operate an enhanced level of service from 3:40pm to 7:00pm, where the frequency of service will increase to every 30 minutes.

Updated online timetables for the enhanced U1 and U2 services will be available on the Bus at BU from March 30 or you can download the U1-U2-timetable-changes PDF.

Easter Vacation services

The Bus for BU vacation service will run from Monday 30 March. Find out more >>

BU Travel Survey Prize winner week 2!!!

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Thank you to all students that have completed the BU travel survey 2015 so far.

Well done to Connor Ferry, a first year Digital Media Design student who has won a Kindle fire HDX tablet for taking part in the survey. Connor was very excited to hear that he had won, “Being in student halls, university buses are a great way to get to and from campus as they run so often”. Connor will no doubt make the most of his new prize by using the free Wi-Fi available on all University branded buses.

Don’t worry if you have not yet filled out the survey, there is still time. The survey is open until Friday March 27 and there is still a brand new bike worth £500 to be won during the final week!!!

If you have already completed the survey you will be entered into the final prize draw.

Roadwork Disruption

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RoadworksRoadworks in the local area are taking place from Tuesday 17 March to the end of the month and are likely to have an impact on travel times to and from the Talbot Campus.

Staff and students are advised to leave additional time for journeys to and from Talbot Campus by car or university bus.

BU Travel Survey Prize winner!!!

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travel-plan-images-greenA big thank you to all students who have completed the BU travel survey 2015 so far.

Well done to Beth Unwin, a first year Mental Health Nursing student who has won a BU Bus key card for 2015/16 worth £240. Beth was obviously delighted to hear that she had won, “I really didn’t expect to win when I filled out the survey. The bus is a really handy way for me to travel between my placements and will save me a lot of money!”.

Don’t worry if you have not yet filled out the survey, there is still time. There are still some fantastic prizes to be won:

  • A bike worth £500
  • A Kindle HD Fire tablet

If you have already completed the survey you will be entered into these prize draws.

There will be a try a bike session outside Poole House on Wednesday 18 March, 11am – 3pm. Fill in the survey during the event and receive a free coffee.

BU Student Travel Survey 2015

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travel-plan-images-greenBy taking part in the BU Travel Survey and giving your feedback on the variety of transport services, you may be able to influence future improvements.

It only takes five minutes and you’ll be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes, such as a bike, a 2015/16 BU Bus Key Card (worth £240) and a Kindle HD Fire tablet.

The survey runs until 27 March and all you need to do is click on the link and tell us what you think.

SUBU Vice President Welfare, Reece Pope encourages all students to take part; “Your responses are really important to tell us how you travel to and from BU. Your feedback on the buses has already led to an improved service to and from the campuses.

This is your opportunity to give your views on travel provisions to the university and to give feedback on what transport improvements you would like to see”.

Be warned – fake parking permits

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bu-logoThere have recently been some instances of students using fake parking permits to park on campus.

Please be warned that using fake parking permits is illegal, and any future occurrences will result in disciplinary action.

Official parking permits are required for parking at Talbot Campus. For information on how to obtain a BU parking permit please visit the Student Portal.

University Bus Services 2014/15

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bus-wifi-bannerFollowing recent feedback from staff and students about the university bus services, some changes have been made to help make your journeys between campuses and around the Bournemouth area easier and more efficient.

These changes will come into effect on Monday 15 September and more information about the different services can be found on the Bus for BU website.

Main changes include:

  • A new Wi-Fi facility will be available on the entire BU bus fleet from 15 September. Passengers just need to connect to BusBU Wifi.
  • During term times the U1 service will operate duplicate services during peak periods between the Lansdowne and Talbot Campuses. These services will terminate at the Wallisdown Road stop, instead of Fern Barrow. Please check the destination blind on the bus before boarding. The U1 service will also operate an increased frequency between 5pm and 7pm.
  • The first U3 service of the day has an earlier departure time from Southbourne and is scheduled to arrive at the Talbot Campus at 8.25am. A new vacation service will also be available, so staff can use this route all year round – please see the timetable for details.
  • The U4 service has extended its evening timetable, with the last bus leaving Talbot Campus at 7.10pm.
  • The U1 vacation service will continue to run a half-hourly service during 2014/15, via the existing route of Wellington Road, Holdenhurst Road and Lansdowne Road. The first service of the day has an earlier departure time from Dorchester House and is scheduled to arrive at the Talbot Campus at 8.23pm. The last service of the day will leave Talbot Campus at 5.30pm.

Fares & Key Card

The current fares, which remain heavily subsidised, remain the same for 2014/15. Students are encouraged to register for a Bus for BU key card, to make paying for travel much easier.

The BU key card can be used on the U1, U2, U3 and U4 as well as the M1, M2 and 15 from more bus.

If you have any questions, please email the Travel Plan Group.