University staff can continue to enjoy discounted fares on all Citi bus service for the next five months.

Cambridge bus operator Stagecoach has agreed to extend the trial period for its scheme until the end of June 2007.

On presentation of a University Card, University staff and students can travel for 50p per journey on any of the following bus services:

  • Citi1: Arbury - City Centre - Train Station - Addenbrooke's - Cherry Hinton - Fulbourn
  • Citi2: Milton - City Centre - Addenbrooke's
  • Citi3: Cherry Hinton - Train Station - City Centre - Fison Road
  • Citi4: Cambourne - West Cambridge - City Centre
  • Citi5: Bar Hill - City Centre
  • Citi6: Oakington - Girton - City Centre
  • Citi7: between Histon - City Centre - Stapleford only (50p fares are not available on the Citi7 between Cottenham & Histon or between Saffron Walden & Stapleford)

Stagecoach will then make an assessment of the commercial success of the trial before deciding whether to maintain discounted fares on these services in the future.

Professor Tony Minson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Resources, welcomed the news: “This is good for the university and good for the city as it encourages bus use. We would like to see this scheme extended beyond June and perhaps even permanently, so I would encourage our staff and students to make the most of it.”

The Uni 4, which is a separate service subsidised by the University connecting West Cambridge and Addenbrookes' with the city centre via Silver Street will continue regardless.

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