Cango

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The correct title of this article is cango. The initial letter is shown capitalized due to technical restrictions.

cango is a bus operator in Hampshire, UK, owned by Hampshire County Council. The services operate in the localities around main towns, using Optare Solo and Optare Alero buses.

The networks operate in and around:

cango services do not use set routes. Prospective passengers are able to book a cango bus to call at a "bookable" stop; the bus stops for which are distinguished by a yellow bus indicator plate and can be located at places of lesser demand (such as a village, a pub, or a residential road, or board the bus (without booking prior to travel) at a "timed" stop; these are distinguished by having a green bus indicator place on the bus stop pole. "Timed" stops are located in places of greater demand, such as a supermarket, a housing estate, or a main road. Passengers can arrange for a stop to be placed outside a place of their choice, such as one's local pub or one's own home.All routes have at least one "timed" stop. Owing to lack of funds, and little demand, services are irregular. Passengers must also register with cango in order to book a stop, or order a cango bus to call at a "bookable" stop.

The cango telephone number is 0845 602 4135. Use this number to request further information about cango or to book a bus.


[edit] cango in Romsey

cango services from and around Romsey are:

  • C51 - Romsey - Braishfield - Romsey
  • C52 - Romsey - West Dean
  • C53 - Romsey - Awbridge - West Tytherley - Romsey
  • C54 - Romsey - Kings Somborne - Stockbridge - Romsey

(note that passengers must be physically unable to use conventional buses in order to travel to Stockbridge)

Note that all these services are Monday-Saturday only;there is no service on Sundays or public holidays.

All cango services originate in Romsey Bus Station.