BUS passengers across Mid-and South Hampshire are set to reap the benefits of a new deal between Hampshire County Council and Solent Blue Line.

Travellers will be able to look forward to greener and more accessible buses, better information and electronic tickets, thanks to the quality transport partnership.

There will also be improved publicity and promotion to encourage more people to use the service.

The agreement is aimed at cutting traffic congestion and protecting the county's environment.

The county council has previously signed partnership agreements with the bus operator First Group and bus and rail company Stagecoach.