A new matchday bus service kicks off today, ferrying Ross County supporters from Inverness, Conon Bridge and Maryburgh to games in Dingwall.
The Stagecoach service gives supporters the freedom to get to and from the Global Energy Stadium without the need to drive.
The buses make their debut for County’s first home league match of the season against St Johnstone.
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 Friday’s match.
The service leaves Inverness Bus Station at 5.05pm, arriving in Dingwall at 5.40pm, and at 6.35pm, arriving at 7.10pm, calling at Tore Interchange, Conon Bridge, and Maryburgh on the way.
Post match, it leaves the stadium at 9.40pm and 11pm.
For future 3pm kick off games on Saturdays, the pre-match service departs Inverness Bus Station at 12.20pm and 1.50pm.
It will leave the Tore Interchange at 12.37pm and 2.07pm.
Post match, the bus departs the stadium 10 minutes after the final whistle and at 6.16pm.
It leaves the Tore Interchange at 5.16pm and 6.31pm.
Individual tickets cost £10, with group tickets (allowing up to five adults to travel) costing £24.70.
A 30% discount will operate on bus tickets for season ticket holders.
Buses will also operate for games that start at times other than 3pm on Saturdays.
Times will be confirmed in advance on the Ross County matchday information post on www.rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk or by contacting the club.
Neil MacRae, HITRANS’ senior partnership manager, said:
“This new service is an ideal way for Ross County supporters living in Inverness, Conon Bridge and Maryburgh to follow their team without the need to take their cars.
“HITRANS encourages the use of public transport and the need to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads.
“This is a safe and convenient way of achieving that while helping more people attend home matches in Dingwall.”
Stagecoach recently became Ross County’s main academy sponsor, along with being County in the Community Sponsor.
David Beaton, managing director of Stagecoach North Scotland, said:
“We’re proud to be supporting Ross County this season by making it even easier for fans to get to and from the Global Energy Stadium on matchdays.
“Thanks to our new arrangement, season ticket holders travelling from Inverness and the surrounding area will be able to access discounted travel via the Stagecoach app, with pick-up and drop-off points in Tore, Conon Bridge and Maryburgh.
“Our connection with the club is genuine and one of our drivers is a fanatical Ross County supporter, so not only will he drive his fellow fans to and from the home games, he’ll also be cheering on the team inside the stadium alongside them too.
“The Staggies and Stagecoach are a winning team and we look forward to playing our part in an exciting season ahead.”
