24th February 2009

The Perfect Match - Scottish Citylink and Scottish Rugby

Scottish Citylink, Scotland’s premier coach company, has teamed up with Scottish Rugby, the driving force behind the sport in Scotland, to introduce a reduced priced match-day travel ticket for all supporters visiting Murrayfield Stadium.

It’s hoped that the ‘Sportslink’ ticket initiative will encourage supporters to enjoy a great day out, without the expense of petrol and parking, whilst saving them the time and hassle of driving too and from the ground.

With stadium parking space at a premium it’s also hoped that the ‘Sportslink’ ticket will have an impact on excessive congestion around the stadium.

Tom Wileman, CEO of Scottish Citylink said: “Many adults are used to driving to games in their own cars, despite the cost of parking and the inconvenience of heavy traffic before and after the match. We believe that if we can show supporters that public transport is a credible alternative, and a benefit to the community, then perhaps supporters will begin to change their habits and consider alternative match-day transportation.”

Many of Citylink’s state-of-the-art vehicles are fitted with air-conditioning, toilets and have special lifts for wheelchair passengers, making travel not only affordable, reliable and clean, but fully accessible.

Supporters on the 900 service between Glasgow and Edinburgh can alight at the Murrayfield stop on Corstorphine Road. Supporters arriving from other destinations, to Edinburgh, will then be able to catch shuttle bus/coach services too and from the stadium’s Corstorphine Road stop.

Gordon McKie, CEO of Scottish Rugby said: “Scottish Rugby is committed to improving the match-day experience for supporters wherever possible, and the ‘Sportslink’ ticket fits perfectly with our objectives.”

Stephanie Docherty, Operations Manager at Citylink said: “In these difficult financial times supporters will find the coaches convenient and good value for money.”

As part of the launch of the ‘Sportslink’ ticket scheme Hugo Southwell and Ross Ford, from Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations squad, were on hand to welcome one of Citylink’s 15-metre long vehicles (currently the largest coaches in the UK) to Murrayfield, on Tuesday 17th February at 12.00pm.

The players were fearless in their attempt to hoist the coach aloft in celebration of a perfect sporting partnership.

Scotland hero Southwell said: “The Sportslink deal provides an easy and affordable way for supporters to play their part.”

To benefit from the reduced matchday service supporters should quote a matchday promotional code (emailed to them/advertised on the Citylink website) through normal booking routes or simply show their matchday ticket at Citylink sales shops.

Issued by Marksman International on behalf of Scottish Citylink.

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