Nightstar buses lead to 10% ridership rise

Go Ahead subsidiary Bluestar has seen a 10% increase in passenger numbers following changes to its Nightstar late-night bus services last November.

The service is provided on a Friday and Saturday night from Southampton city centre to Shirley, Millbrook, Lord’s Hill, Bitterne, Thornhill, Winchester, Eastleigh and the Waterside area.

Bluestar’s operations manager Alex Hornby said: “The team has worked hard to create a reliable, pleasant and friendly travelling environment...