School Bus Guide INSPIRING POTENTIAL, ACHIEVING TOGETHER

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1 INSPIRING POTENTIAL, ACHIEVING TOGETHER School Bus Guide

2 Bulmershe School Bus Guide Star Service We operate a fleet of modern, easytoboard buses, all fitted with free WiFi so your child can stay online on the move. Dear Parents / Carers, I am pleased to be able to introduce to you our School Bus Guide for Bulmershe School for the 2017 / 2018 academic year. Reading Buses operates two dedicated school bus services for Bulmershe School, and our 13, 14, 19a and 19c services also stop outside. As the largest bus operator in Reading, Reading Buses recognises its role in transporting school pupils to and from school. We aim to transport school pupils in comfort and safety, and at an affordable price, and we welcome school pupils on all our ordinary bus services as well as our dedicated school buses. Our network of services is extensive, and pupils can access Bulmershe School on direct buses from Central Reading, Caversham, Lower Earley and Woodley. All of the services to Bulmershe School operate within the simplyreading zone, so pupils can take advantage of any of our great value Boost fares (see pages 10 and 11 for further information). You can find further information online at bulmersheschool.vectare.uk; this website contains timetable and fare information, and you can also search for your closest bus stop if you are unsure where it is. From September 2017 you will also be able to track your buses as they move, so you will always know when your bus is due to arrive. If you have any further questions, please get in touch with our friendly customer services team who will be happy to help. I hope to see you on board in September. We use dedicated drivers who work on the same routes, and all of our school bus services are driven by Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked drivers for your peace of mind. All buses also have CCTV on board to enhance safety and security. We have a great range of passes for individual terms or the whole year, so there' s no need for your child to carry cash. All buses have GPS onboard, so you can track the bus live on an interactive map and see when it s due to arrive! Martijn Gilbert Chief Executive Officer Reading Buses FIVE STAR SERVICE Keep updated through your mobile! Sign up for free text alerts on our website and stay informed about any delays or issues with your route direct from our control room. You can also track your bus through our app search ' Reading Buses' and download it now from the App Store or Google Play.

3 Route Map

4 Timetables 13 to school Central Reading Central Reading, Blagrave Street bus stop EM 13 to Central Reading Bulmershe School Thatchers Sandford Lane Woodley Piazza Chequers, Beechwood Avenue Chequers Way, Howth Drive Shepherds Hill Top 7:45 7:52 7:55 8:05 3: 15 3: 16 3: 18 3:23 3:27 Central Reading, Blagrave Street bus stop EM 3:36 3:36 3:38 3:48 3:51 4:00 4:02 4:05 4: 10 4: 15 4:23 Woodley Green Woodley Airfield 14 to school Woodley Green Woodley Airfield Central Reading, Blagrave Street bus stop EM Shepherds Hill Top Chequers Way, Howth Drive Chequers, Headley Road Woodley Piazza Sandford Lane Thatchers 14 to Central Reading 7:30 7:37 7: 41 7:45 7:48 7:51 7:59 8:04 8: 15 8: 19 3: 15 3:22 3:26 Central Reading, Blagrave Street bus stop EM 3:33 7:40 7:47 7: 51 7:55 7:57 7:59 Central Reading Services 13 and 14 are circular, operating in opposite directions around Woodley.

5 Timetables 981 to school Caversham Royal Berkshire Hospital St Andrew s Church 7:00 St Peter s Avenue 7: 13 The Mount 7:25 Caversham Library 7:29 Crown Place Passage 7: 41 St Joseph s College 7:50 Cressingham Road Church 7:56 Hartsbourne Road 8:04 Anderson Avenue 8: 14 8: to school Lower Earley Earley Loddon Bridge Brerewood 7:27 Bradmore Way 7:31 Littington Close 7:35 Fleetham Gardens 7:38 Easington Drive 7:44 Mill Lane, Gipsy Lane 7:48 Loddon Bridge, The George 7:50 Hearn Road 7:52 Vauxhall Drive, Chapel Hall 7:55 Comet Way, Rose Close 8:01 8: to Caversham 983 to Lower Earley On the 983 (), the bus shows 19a on the front from Mill Lane, Gipsy Lane to Bulmershe School. Bulmershe School 3: 12 3: 19 Anderson Avenue 3: 15 Comet Way, Rose Close 3:29 Hartsbourne Road 3:20 Vauxhall Drive, Chapel Hall 3:32 Cressingham Road Church 3:24 Hearn Road 3:35 St Joseph s College 3:27 Loddon Bridge, The George 3:41 Royal Berkshire Hospital, Main Entrance 3:29 Mill Lane, Gipsy Lane 3:43 Crown Place Passage 3:58 Easington Drive 3:45 Caversham Library 4:08 Fleetham Gardens 3:49 The Mount 4: 10 Littington Close 3:52 St Andrew' s Church 4: 11 Bradmore Way 3:57 St Peter s Avenue 4: 18 Brerewood 4:02

6 Bus F ares If you are aged 18 or under (and we re assuming most school pupils are!), you can take advantage of these great value Boost fares, giving you cheaper bus travel whether you pay in advance or buy a ticket on the bus. If you are at the older end of the age range, we recommend that you take some proof of age to confirm to the bus driver that you are entitled to these discounts. simplyreading Boost smartcard fares 7 Days Days Days 118 Academic Year Journeys BOOSTSAVER10 12 To purchase these tickets go to simplyreading Boost on the day fares Single Journey 60 Minute Transfer Ticket All Day Ticket ON BUS ON APP These tickets can all be purchased on the day of travel from our friendly bus drivers. Our drivers don t give change, so make sure you have the right money for your fare! You can also buy tickets from our app search ' Reading Buses' and download it now from the App Store or Google Play. All of these fares are for the simplyreading zone, which covers all of our buses in the Reading urban area including all of those which serve Bulmershe School. If you re travelling from further afield you might need a simplynetwork ticket. Next Steps To register for our school bus services Order your child's smartcard online at bulmersheschool.vectare.uk You will receive a confirmation , and the smartcard will be posted out within 5 working days. Sit back and wait for the card! If you have any issues in the meantime, complete our online contact form and our friendly customer services team will get right back to you. simplynetwork Boost fares 7 Days Days Days 167 Academic Year 49 5 All Day Ticket 4

7 bus times & other info Reading bus shop in Broad Street Mall Monday to Saturday 9am 5.30pm for bus times, online fares & information bulmersheschool.vectare.uk produced by Vectare for Reading Buses Vectare 2017