SOUTHAMPTON University's Uni-link bus service has been named the best university transport service in the country.

Its fleet of 14 buses has been awarded the Green Gown Transport Award for 2005.

An estimated 2.3million passengers will travel on Uni-link this year as the services continue to prove popular with students and city residents.

John Waugh, the University's transport services manager said: "The whole community can be proud of this national recognition of a local service."