With the new football season now under way, a matchday bus service is again supporting Inverness Caledonian Thistle fans get behind their team.
The Stagecoach service is an easy and convenient way for fans to get from the city centre to the Caledonian Stadium without having to drive.
It allows them to enjoy Bar 94 at the stadium before and after games, along with those attending matchday hospitality.
Regional transport partnership HITRANS has printed 3,000 leaflets promoting the service and encouraging supporters to get on board.
The leaflets will be distributed on the buses and also at the ground ahead of ICT’s first home league match of the season against Peterhead this Saturday.
For 3pm kick off games on Saturdays, the pre-match service departs Inverness Bus Station at 12.45pm and 2.15pm.
Post match, buses return 10 minutes after the final whistle and at 6pm.
Passengers holding an under-22 or senior citizen and disabled concessionary card can travel for free on the service.
For other passengers, a single journey is £2.70.
For Saturday 3pm games Bar 94 opens at 12 noon, with last orders at 2.30pm.
It re-opens after the full-time whistle.
Buses will also operate for games that start at times other than 3pm on Saturdays.
Times will be confirmed in advance on the ICT matchday information post on www.ictfc.com or by contacting the ICT Supporters’ Trust.
Neil MacRae, HITRANS’ senior partnership manager, said:
“We are delighted to have helped with the production of leaflets to highlight this popular service for ICT fans.
“As an organisation promoting active travel and the greater use of public transport, we are pleased to see a growing number of fans use the buses to get to and from matches.”
George Moodie, chair of the ICT Supporters’ Trust, said:
“The bus service has been very well used since the club, supporters’ trust and Stagecoach came together to enhance the timetable during last season.
“We are grateful to HITRANS for giving the service this extra publicity, which we hope will not only increase the number of fans using public transport to access the stadium and Bar 94, but also increase attendances at home games as we look to support the club in its quest for promotion.”
David Beaton, managing director, Stagecoach North Scotland, said:
“With our North Scotland head office situated just half a mile from the stadium, our home is a short bus ride from the club’s home and our affinity with Caley Thistle is genuine.
“This matchday service gives fans a convenient, affordable and greener way to get to the game and we’re excited to be on board for the club’s journey this season.”
