SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 27: Personnel survey the damage at the site of a crane collapse during construction at Itaquerao Stadium on November 27, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, at least two workers were killed in the accident which caused major damage. The stadium is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 2014. (Photo by Ricardo Bufolin/Getty Images)
Oxford United looking at more bus services for new season
Oxford United have announced the possibility of running further special bus services with the new Championship season approaching.
The OX2 will run from and back to Didcot, the OX3 from and to Carterton, and the OX7 from and to Kidlington.
The Bicester bus would start from Pioneer Square, picking up at the retail park, Bristol Road on Glory Farm, Bicester North Railway station, Bicester Village, and Kingsmere Park & Ride.
The Thame bus would start from the Town Hall, picking up at the Fox in Tiddington, Ambrose Rise in Wheatley and Thornhill Park & Ride.
The club is also looking for volunteers to assist on the proposed bus services.
Until further notice, the government is continuing to fund a cap of £2 on all adult single bus tickets to support families through cost-of-living pressures.
This offer includes a cap on return tickets, therefore, a return ticket to the Kassam Stadium is no more than £4. Those with return tickets will have priority over those supporters simply wishing to use the bus on a return journey.
Luke Marion, Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel managing director previously said: “The Football special services are an important community asset and help supporters to attend matches and support their local club safely, while helping reduce congestion and carbon emissions.
“Supporters will be able to benefit from cheaper fares this season via the government’s national fare cap scheme, which makes the Football Specials even better value for money.”
It comes as the club has officially ruled out building a fourth stand at the Kassam Stadium for the time being with higher attendances expected in the Championship.
The club’s promotion to the Sky Bet Championship led to suggestions that the U’s could erect a fourth stand at Grenoble Road, in order to get the most out of playing second-tier football.
A visit from Norwich City on August 10 is set to be United’s first game in the second tier of English football for 25 years.
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