NEWS
NEW APP FOR STAGECOACH
Stagecoach is excited to announce they ’ ve launched their new app which they are confident will save passengers time by providing mobile ticketing , better information and live bus tracking .
The Stagecoach Bus App can be downloaded free of charge for Apple and Android mobile phones from the App Store and Google Play respectively . Payments on the app can be made by PayPal , or via debit or credit card .
Through the app , they ' re now able to offer mobile ticketing on their local bus services for the first time , allowing customers to instantly buy and download tickets straight to their smartphone .
The app offers a simple journey planner which uses interactive maps and the smartphone GPS system to help customers find their nearest bus stop and the most suitable bus service for their journey . The app also provides information on journey length and fare options , and passengers can track their bus in live time , allowing them to check the status of their journey to make the most of their time before leaving for the bus stop .
In addition , the app allows users to pinpoint their location during their journey , helping them figure out where they are on the route , how far they are from their destination and when to get off the bus . This will be a very useful feature for those who aren ’ t regular bus users or people who may be visiting a new location and are unsure of the route the bus will take .
SEASIDE PUB WINS NATIONAL BEER GARDEN AWARD
The Belle Vue Tavern in Pegwell Bay near Ramsgate has been honoured in SME Insurance ’ s Best Beer Garden competition . The Shepherd Neame pub , which boasts stunning views of Pegwell Bay from its large terraced garden , won second place in the national competition .
The final decision was based on the number of votes from members of the public and the decision of an independent judging panel comprising experts from the Morning Advertiser , the British Beer and Pub Association , and Two Thirsty Gardeners blog .
Jonathan Webber , SMEi commercial director said : “ Competition was fierce , with all ten finalists deserving high praise for making it such a close-run battle . The quality of entries was very high and underlines how much time and effort publicans put into creating a memorable beer garden . The standard has been set for next year !”
KENT RESTAURANT NOMINATED FOR BEST CURRY
A local restaurant in Deal has been selected as a finalist in the Euro Asia Curry Awards 2016 in the category for Best Curry .
Dine India , on Beach Street in Deal , has been open less than a year and the owner , Syed Hayder , is really looking forward to the national ceremony that takes place at the end of November in London .
Dine India is a family run business with a great passion to deliver the very best Indian dining experience to our guests . In this venture we have deeply explored the rich and diverse dishes of our continent to bring the very best for our diners . Our chefs and consultant culinary experts have taken a lot of care and creativity in selecting and preparing a menu that offers the true touches of Indian in its colour , taste and cooking style with the spices used in our dishes .
Our dedication to provide our guests the very best Indian dining experience continues with our attentive , seamless service and a creative selection of fresh and exotic dishes from our exciting menu .
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