£425,000 investment in new Larne buses

The new buses can each carry up to 62 passengers and will replace older retiring vehicles.

Funded by the Department for Regional Development, their arrival is part of the roll-out of 60 new buses representing an overall 8.5 million upgrade investment in Ulsterbus services across Northern Ireland.

Sam Todd, service delivery manager for Translink in Larne, said the vehicles have been specifically designed with an emphasis on safety, comfort and the environment:

“This 425,000 investment marks another milestone in the transformation of bus services in the Larne area and demonstrates our commitment to improving services for our passengers. All vehicles are on schedule to be in operation early this year and we are confident that, in conjunction with attractive good value ticket options, more people will be encouraged to use Ulsterbus.”

The 12 metres long single-deck buses feature clever use of space to cater for a higher number of passengers while retaining high levels of comfort and convenience. Each bus has a dedicated side door with lift for easy wheelchair access. They also incorporate three-point integral seatbelts, PA and CCTV system, reverse warning system and meet the latest European legislation for emissions standards.

Translink Ulsterbus is also currently offering Larne passengers using the 256 Goldline service cheaper travel to and from Belfast until March 25 with a ‘third-off’ day return travel after 9.30am, Monday to Thursday.