Transport in

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Different types of cab companies...... 4

Three main ways to charge (Taxi)...... 5

Advantages and disadvantages (Taxi)...... 6-7

Buses in Aberystwyth...... 8

Major companies’ introduction (Bus)...... 9-10

Main routes for students in university (Bus)...... 11-12

Introduction of Arriva Trains ...... 13

Three main lines to Aberystwyth (Train)...... 14

The Map (Train)...... 15

Advanced tickets (Train)...... 16

Advantages and disadvantages (Train)...... 17

Reference……………………………………………...... 18

2 Introduction

Every year, there are many new students who go to Aberystwyth for studying. Maybe they do not know how to go to Aberystwyth from airport and do not know the difference of different cab companies in

Aberystwyth. This PDF will provide some detail information about transport in Aberystwyth for them. It will help new students adapt themselves to new condition quickly. The PDF will focus on three main methods of transports which are taxi, bus and train.

3 Different Types of Cab Companies

1. Single owner

The taxi fleets belong to a single owner, the taxi driver was hired.

Z CARS OW’S

2. Partnership

The taxi fleets belong to the taxi driver, they adopt partnership policy and unified schedule.

DRAGON CABS

3. Independent operation

The taxi fleets belong to the individual, they do not join any teams, and they operate independently.

PARDARN CARS / WILL’S TAXI

4 Three Main Ways to Charge

1.Flat fee charge

It means that just in Aberystwyth whatever you go the price will be the same.

 3 pounds in Aberystwyth

 4 pounds after 12:oo pm

 moving services about 5 pounds

 pick up service

250 pounds to London

150 pounds to Birmingham

2."Per kilometer" pricing

It mean that the long stroke with the high price.

 About 5 pounds in Aberystwyth

3. Charge by time

It means that if the people use more time the people will pay more money even in traffic jams.

 About 6 pounds in Aberystwyth 5 Advantages and Disadvantages (Taxi)

1. The taxis which belong to single owner also use flat fee charge to make money.

Advantages

 Cheap price

Disadvantages

 The supply is not adequate to the demand

 Old car

 Lower quality service

2. The taxis which belong to the partnership also choose "Per kilometer" pricing to make money.

Advantages

 Moderate cost

 Balance between supply and demand

6 Disadvantages

 Old car

 Lower quality service

3. The taxi which belong to individual they also choose charge by time or "Per kilometer" pricing these two way to make money.

Advantages

 Good service

 Excessive supply

 New car

Disadvantages

 High price

7 Buses in Aberystwyth

In Aberystwyth, buses are one of the best transportations for most people.

It is cheaper and convenient to travel compared to other vehicles. There is a bus station in the center of town. It can be seen from the picture below, different stands representing different routes.

(This picture is from the bus station)

There are different bus companies provide different service. Some of them only drive in the town, and some drive to the neighboring towns.

8 Major Companies Introduction

Here are two major companies introduction: Mid Wales Travel and

Lloyds Coaches

Mid Wales Travel boasts the most modern luxury and executive coach fleet in the whole of Wales. They have experience at travelling through most European countries.

In Aberystwyth, Mid Wales Travel mainly provides town services, like

03 service, 301 service, 302 service, 510 service.

9 There are some other companies provide service about the routes between towns.

Lloyds Coaches is one of them. It is a family owned company, working out of our base in , Powys. They are based in Machynlleth,

Mid Wales and ideally situated opposite the Railway Station.

In Aberystwyth, they mainly provide services:

 T2 Bangor--Aberystwyth

 X28 Machynlleth-Aberystwyth

10 Main Routes for Students in University

There are regular buses between Aberystwyth and all three University campuses.

 03, 301 and 302 Buses passing Penglais campus.

 301, 302 and 306 Buses passing Llanbadarn campus.

 501 Bus service and 526 Bus service passing Gogerddan campus.

The 03 Bus service is a new service and a joint venture between the

National Library of Wales and Aberystwyth University. The bus is from town to the University via the National Library and the Sports Centre.

The timetable is shown as below.

(The picture is from Mid Wales Travel 2013 timetables) 11 In addition, 301 and 302 are also common bus services for students.

(The picture is from Mid Wales Travel 2013 timetables)

(The picture is from Mid Wales Travel 2013 timetables) 12 Introduction of Arriva Trains Wales

Arriva Trains Wales is part of the Arriva Group, a leading provider of

passenger transport in Europe. They have a fleet of 125 trains

covering a route of over 1,009 miles, supported by 2,050 employees.

They operate 955 services per day, resulting in trains traveling 13.7

million miles each year. On average, their services handle around

65,000 passenger journeys a day, with the ability to carry over 12,000

customers at any one time. They operate 244 stations throughout

England and Wales of which 53 are currently staffed.

13 Three Main lines to Aberystwyth

1. From Greater London

From London Euston or Watford Junction using Virgin Trains,

then change trains at Birmingham International, Birmingham

New Street or Wolverhampton.

2. From the Midlands

Direct Arriva Trains Wales services are available from

Birmingham International to Shrewsbury, and then change train

to Aberystwyth.

3. The other line is for the rest of the UK.

Direct trains operate to Birmingham New Street or Shrewsbury,

where you can connect with the train on to Aberystwyth.

14 The Map

http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/may/12/aberystwyth-ceredigion- walk-graphic(27/03/2014) 15 Advanced Tickets

1. Description of advanced tickets

Advanced tickets are single (one-way) tickets for selected journeys available in First Class and Standard Class, offering the best available price for each journey.

2.Types of advanced tickets

Standard Class: Child discounts, 16-25, Family & Friends, Senior, HM

Forces and Disabled Persons Railcards discounts apply.

First Class: Child discounts, 16-25, Senior, HM Forces and Disabled

Persons Railcards discounts apply.

16 Advantages and Disadvantages (Train)

1. Advantages

 If passengers buy advanced tickets, they can save more money.

 It is comfortable for passengers. They can see the beautiful in the

train and infrastructure is good.

 The train has quick speed.

2. Disadvantages

 Often, trains are not on time.

 Train schedules were too little. It is not convenient to people.

 Train schedules are usually canceled. Especially it is on Sunday.

17 Reference

Europcar, (2014), available at: http://www.europcar.co.uk/ (27/03/2014)

Aberystwyth University Maps. (2014).available at http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/maps-travel/bus/timetable-03/faq/ (27/03/2014)

Aberystwyth Bus Travel Guide. (2014).available at http://www.aberystwyth-online.co.uk/gettingaround/buses.shtml

(27/03/2014)

National rail enquiries, (2014), available at: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/AYW.aspx

(27/03/2014)

Aberystwyth.org.uk, (2014), available at: http://www.aberystwyth.org.uk/transport/railway.shtml (27/03/2014)

My train ticket.co.uk, (2014), available at: http://www.mytrainticket.co.uk/cheap-train-tickets-to-aberystwyth

(27/03/2014) 18