The Bluestar 6 will begin operating on August 30, connecting Townhill Park, Bitterne, Woolston, and the city centre via Peartree Avenue. Jacqui Rayment, councillor responsible for transport, said: "Residents have told us they want bus services that are more reliable, more frequent, and that connect them to the places they need to go. READ MORE: Drivers warned of more than 10-mile diversion for works in BotleyThe route will run every 30 minutes during the day from Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays. It will offer Peartree Avenue double the current level of service. The new service follows the withdrawal of the Bitterne Hoppa services.