New permanent shopper bus links Teg Down and Fulflood

The 14 bus service, operated by Stagecoach, connects Teg Down and Fulflood to Winchester City Centre.

However, as a shopper service, the 14 only make two trips a day: one into Winchester, and one return an hour and 20 minutes later.

(Image: Stagecoach South)

Stagecoach believe that the new route will provide easy access to the centre for more people.

A Stagecoach spokesperson said: “Service 14 is intended to be a permanent shopper bus service for residents in Teg Down and Fulflood.

“It was introduced at the beginning of September as part of a wider package of network changes designed to improve local links across Winchester.

“The service reinstates a bus link for Fulflood, which previously lost its service due to low passenger demand, as well as a dedicated service for Teg Down and continued links along Bereweeke Road and Bereweeke Avenue.”

An anonymous caller to the Chronicle, who asked not to be named, said the new service has not been widely promoted. However Stagecoach say that it has been adequately advertised.

They said: “We promoted the introduction through our website and service update pages, posters on buses operating in the area and direct communication with local councillors.

“We also recognise the importance of continuing to build awareness of the service and are planning to bring our Customer Bus to Winchester to promote Service 14 and encourage people to make the most of bus travel in the city.”

The service will run Monday to Friday excluding public holidays with single fares capped at £3.