Solent Blue Line axes Red Rockets as concessionary fare woes continue

Go Ahead subsidiary is switching to its Bluestar brand in Eastleigh

Go Ahead subsidiary is switching to its Bluestar brand in Eastleigh

SOLENT BLUE Line this week axed its Red Rocket branded services in Eastleigh citing continuing poor financial performance, including inadequate funding from Eastleigh Borough Council’s concessionary fares scheme.

Three of the network’s six routes have been axed, with two being covered in part by existing Solent Blue Line and sister company Wilts &?Dorset services. However, Red Rocket route A is being picked up by Black Velvet Travel, former Solent Blue Line director...