No Tricks, Just Treats! Stagecoach’s Halloween bus rolls into Portsmouth
Stagecoach South is getting into the Halloween spirit this week, with a specially decorated bus taking to the streets of Portsmouth and Havant to raise money for a much-loved local community organisation.
Passengers travelling across Portsmouth and Havant are in for a frightfully fun journey as Stagecoach South launches its Halloween-themed bus, complete with spooky decorations, a scary ghost, a witch's hat, spider webs and a giant 'BOO!' to surprise and delight customers of all ages.
The Halloween bus will operate on selected journeys from Tuesday 27 October to Friday 30 October, giving local residents, families and bus enthusiasts the opportunity to spot the spooky vehicle, hop on board and support a fantastic local cause.
As part of the celebrations, Stagecoach South will be fundraising for Portsea Event Group, a non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing the community together through affordable and accessible events.
Run by a passionate team of local volunteers, Portsea Event Group works tirelessly to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy community activities, regardless of their circumstances.
Over the past three years, the group has organised a wide range of initiatives, from coffee mornings and support for people experiencing homelessness to community carnivals and children's celebrations. With events offered either free of charge or at very low cost, the group is committed to ensuring that nobody misses out.
Their guiding motto, 'Bringing the Community Together', reflects the dedication and enthusiasm that goes into everything they do.
Marc Reddy, Managing Director for Stagecoach South said: "Halloween is a brilliant opportunity to bring a little extra fun to our bus services, and we're delighted to be taking our spooky bus out across Portsmouth and Havant.
"But there's also a really important cause behind the decorations. Portsea Event Group does fantastic work supporting local families and bringing people together, and we're proud to help raise awareness and funds for their community events.
"We hope passengers of all ages enjoy spotting the bus, getting into the Halloween spirit and supporting a brilliant local organisation along the way."
Where to spot the Halloween bus
The Halloween bus will be operating on selected journeys across two of Stagecoach South's local routes:
Tuesday 27 October: Service 23 between Havant Bus Station and South Parade Pier, Southsea, with journeys running from 10:10 until late evening.
Wednesday 28 October: Service 23 between Havant Bus Station and South Parade Pier, with journeys running from 09:50 until late evening.
Thursday 29 October: Service 23 between Havant Bus Station and South Parade Pier, with journeys running from 11:10 until late evening.
Friday 30 October: Service 21 between The Hard Interchange and Anchorage Park, with journeys running from 10:55 into the early hours of Saturday morning.
Passengers are encouraged to keep an eye out for the Halloween bus, take photographs and share their spooky sightings.
Stagecoach South hopes the initiative will bring smiles, a few friendly scares and plenty of Halloween excitement to the local community, while helping Portsea Event Group continue its valuable work supporting children and families across Portsmouth.