Gillingham consider running bus service for fans from Ashford
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by Richard Trevena
Gillingham are considering whether to run a dedicated
matchday bus service from Ashford to Priestfield and back
again.
The club want feedback from Ashford-based Gills fans to
determine if the project is feasible as they look at ways to
attract more supporters from across Kent. With car parking spaces
around the ground limited, the club are hoping supporters could be
interested in the idea.
The cost is likely to be about £5 for a return journey, but the
club are also considering subsidising the service to encourage more
fans to take up the offer. They are also looking at the idea of
selling spaces on the bus together with a match ticket.
However, before going ahead, the club would like feedback from
football fans in the Ashford area to help gauge support for the
project.
Gillingham’s marketing manager, Murray Evans (pictured), said:
"The cost of a bus to take supporters from Ashford to Priestfield
and home again is very reasonable, and we think it could be the
answer for us.
"We would like to arrange two or three pick-up points close to
Ashford with a couple of stops at Maidstone on route to the
ground."
Fans who might like to take advantage of the scheme are asked to
email murray@priestfield.com to register their interest with no
obligation.
Wednesday, February 08 2012
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