Stagecoach Santa Buses provide the most wonderful time of the year for bus customers in the South

Stagecoach South has reintroduced it’s festive Santa buses across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex to raise money for charities including The Sussex Snowdrop Trust,  Naomi House & Jacksplace, Rahl Children's charity, Winchester Hospice, Shooting Star Children's Hospice and Save The Children.

8 single decker buses have received a Christmas makeover and will be driven throughout December, up until and including Christmas Eve by Santa, the Elf, or in one depot, Mrs Claus herself. 

Each bus has been especially decorated by staff at each of the 8 depots within Stagecoach South and can be seen across the network where passengers, young and old, can enjoy a festive bus ride.

Melanie McDougall, Head of Operations for Stagecoach South said: "Our annual Santa Bus campaigns provide special, magical moments for our customers, especially young children and families. 

“I am extremely grateful to all our local teams, especially our Santa Bus crews who play a huge part in the continued success by taking the Christmas themed buses out and about in all their twinkling glory, raising money for charity.

The Santa buses are in operation across the network serving Andover, Basingstoke, Chichester, Blackwater Valley, Guildford, Winchester, Portsmouth and Worthing, up to, and including Christmas Eve.

Steve Thorpe, Marketing Officer for Stagecoach South said that the traditionally decorated Santa Buses, complete with festive music and gifts for children, have always proved popular with customers, particularly families at this very special time of year.

He said “Our Santa bus has become a great tradition for the local communities we proudly serve. We are delighted to be supporting local charities and I’m sure that our customers will be pleased knowing that they have helped raise such an amazing amount for a great cause".