Obslife, Mar 2011

The OBSID has established a “walking bus” for anybody who wants  to walk home safely from Lower Main Road at night. The idea is that  Vetus Schola  guards escort groups of locals and visitors from the “bus stop” outside the tattoo parlour in Station Road to their homes. The “bus”, called Safe Home, leaves at 9.15pm, 12.15 am and 2.15am.

According to Ancois Bester of the OBSID office, a sign will be put up at the “bus stop” , courtesy of the Green Elephant backpackers in Milton Road.

Although the service is mainly aimed at students and foreign visitors who frequent the entertainment venues in Lower Main Road, anybody in Observatory can use it.

Residents can also request an ad hoc escort at any time by calling the Vetus Schola office at 021 447 1066.