A HAMPSHIRE bus service provides vital training for vulnerable adults.

The bus operator Blue Star is providing travel training for local people with disabilities.

Blue star provided this training under Can Do Southampton, a volunteering programme for young disabled people.

The team at Bluestar provided the travel training to 11 vulnerable young people from Hampshire and the training included, showing them how to get on a bus, tell the bus driver where they are going and how to use various payment methods.

Nikki Honer, Bluestar head of communications said: “Can Do does an excellent job, making sure people in the region have the chance to get involved in volunteering opportunities - and travelling independently on public transport is an important part of that.

"Our team was pleased to be able to support Can Do in its worthwhile activities by providing a special travel experience day.

"It also complements our customer promised training programme which our drivers take - so they are more aware of all those who journey with us."

“It was great meeting some of those who are helped by this initiative, and learning about their experiences.

"I’m delighted they’ll have the chance to enjoy travelling with Bluestar - and I’d like to wish them success in their volunteering and workplace ventures in the future.”

Megan Smith Josephs, programme coordinator for Can Do Southampton said: "Since launching in Southampton in January we have found many of the participants struggle with independent travel, which is such an important skill for anyone wants to take up voluntary or paid roles."