Reading Buses launches new gas-powered service
Reading Buses were in Henley-on-Thames recently to promote its new aqua 28 service which starts on Monday (29 July 2024). The company is using its compressed natural gas (CNG) buses for the service.
One of the brightly coloured aqua buses was parked outside the town hall with a stand on the pedestrian area that had giveaways, information and timetables for residents.
The new service will run every 30 minutes between Reading and Henley Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays.
“We are running the service with clean buses that run on compressed natural gas” – Robert Williams, Reading Buses Chief Executive Officer
Robert Williams, Reading Buses Chief Executive Officer, said: “A fun day was had in Henley. Our helpers were inundated with people wanting to know more about our service. We are running the service with clean buses that run on compressed natural gas – meaning fewer emissions than the buses they will be replacing and definitely fewer emissions than the number of cars it could replace if people switched to bus.”
The company is going to be giving out ‘breakfasts on-the-go’ to the first customers on the new service. Said Robert: “We have bagged up (in aqua coloured bags naturally) some on-the-go breakfasts which will include items such as croissants, crepes, pancakes, cereal bars and juice and water. There will be some on each bus at the start of the day. We hope this small gesture will help make our new customers feel welcome.
“The bus takes around 40-45 minutes to get between the towns, or less if travelling from places along the route like Caversham, but the train involves a connection in Twyford. You can travel for just £4 return on our bus. There are also day tickets and season passes available for onward journeys on our network of buses in Reading.”