UEA relaunches night bus in Norwich
It'll run six nights a week between midnight and 5AM
The University of East Anglia's (UEA) relaunching its Night Bus service in Norwich.
It will run as an extension of the existing Firstbus 25 bus route, providing late-night transportation from midnight until 5 AM, six days a week, with tickets costing a maximum of £2.
The route will begin at the university, pass along Unthank Road, travel through the city centre, and conclude at Norwich Train Station.
It's being made possible by a collaboration between UEA, UEA Student's Union (SU) and Norfolk County Council, all of which are contributing around £30,000 each.
"A huge win for students and the local community"
Nathan Wyatt, Welfare, Community and Diversity Officer at UEA SU, was pleased with the news: "The return of the Night Bus is a huge win for students and the local community!
"Keeping students safe is a huge priority for us at the SU, and we believe that affordable, accessible late-night transport will be a game changer. It has been an immense privilege to work on this project and I hope students will feel the benefit!"
Charlotte Melling, Transport and Events Manager for UEA, said it will help students travel safely: “It has been a privilege to work on a project that will benefit our community.
"UEA is committed to enhancing nighttime safety both on and off campus. The introduction of a night bus service represents a concrete step towards this goal, and we are confident it will significantly improve the safety of our students and local residents travelling to and from the campus."
"It operates on a ‘use it or lose it’ basis”
Olivia Hunt, Activities and Opportunities Officer at UEA SU, highlighted the importance of community support for the service, adding, “I'm excited about the launch of the night bus!
"This new service will greatly enhance nightlife accessibility and improve student safety. We encourage everyone to take full advantage of this initiative to ensure its success and longevity, as it operates on a ‘use it or lose it’ basis.”