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Roads and travel
Transport information
Cashless parking - are you registered?
‘Getting About’ smartcard now available A new Getting About card has been introduced and it’s the smarter way for bus users to travel around Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
The Getting About smartcard costs just £5 for adults and £3 for children and provides a handy way to buy your one-day unlimited travel on local buses.
You can use the card as often as you need for one day’s travel on Yellow Buses, More Bus and First buses within the valid area of the three towns. You will need to get a smartcard before you travel which is available from: The travel information office at Bournemouth Station (underneath Asda) Yellow Buses enquiry office, Avenue Road
More Bus enquiry office – Poole Bus station.
Once you have your card with at least one day’s travel added, you can then start using it and can top it up on the bus for further trips. Old style Getting About paper tickets are still available to buy from bus drivers at a cost of £5.80 (adults) and £3.60 (children).
We hope to make improvements to the service in the future. For now, more information including terms and conditions can be found at: bournemouth.gov.uk/gettingaboutcard or look out for information leaflets.
Changes to cashless parking
Residents, shoppers and visitors parking in Bournemouth are reminded to register with the town’s new cashless parking provider, PayByPhone (not to be confused with the old provider ‘phoneandpay’). The cashless parking service, PayByPhone is easy to use and can be accessed online, via mobile app and by phone.
A key benefit of PayByPhone is that it lets you top up your parking session remotely. You can also choose to receive an alert on your phone when your parking session time is running low. You can then decide if you want to return to your car or top up quickly using the app or automated phone service. Last year, PayByPhone was one of the first apps to be available for the Apple Watch meaning PayByPhone users can check time remaining, and top up, with just a few taps to the wrist.
To register with PayByPhone visit: paybyphone.co.uk or download the app. Alternatively, you can phone: 01202 217070.
Cycle training to boost your confidence
Cycling is the perfect way to enjoy the local area whilst getting fit and boosting your wellbeing. We want to help you stay safe when you are travelling on your bike regardless of your age or experience. We offer free ‘Bikeability’ cycle training for ten to 15 year olds as well as separate sessions for adults (over 16s).
Bikeability is the modern day cycling proficiency. Sessions are currently free and take place at King’s Park Cycle Centre on most Saturdays and during most school holidays, from March to October. Each course takes two mornings or two afternoons to complete. Places are limited, to book and find out more about Bikeability and adult cycle training, visit: bournemouth.gov.uk/cycletraining or call 01202 454636.
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