Bus News
Leeds operators accept each others’ tickets on A65 routes
First, Centrebus and Transdev are now accepting each others’ tickets for journeys on the A65 Kirkstall Road bus corridor in Leeds.
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Bus News
CC looks at First Glasgow route plans
The Competition Commission (CC) is investigating First’s plan to withdraw a service and change some others in Glasgow.
Coach News
Coach driver is First Aberdeen’s superstar
First Aberdeen Coach Driver Mike Edwards has been named the company’s ‘Superstar of the Year’ for 2012, recognising the high level of customer service he delivers to his customers.
Bus News
‘Hyperlink’ service launched between Leeds and Bradford
The new Leeds-Bradford ‘Hyperlink’ service was officially launched in Bradford’s Centenary Square on Wednesday, October 24.
Bus News
UK Bus Awards shortlist announced
The annual industry competition boasts a diverse list of entrants, ranging from the independent to the municipal The shortlist for the 2012 UK Bus Awards (UKBA) was announced at the Tubelines Auditorium in London’s Canary […]
Bus News
First Aberdeen network shake-up
Following a three week consultation with customers, politicians and other stakeholders, First Aberdeen revealed it has submitted final plans to the Traffic Commissioner detailing changes to its bus network.
Bus News
First unveils Leeds – Bradford BRT-style Steetcar livery
Future phases of the project will look at bus priority schemes for the rapid transit style service The new Leeds/Bradford Streetcar livery has been unveiled. The vehicle will be the centerpiece of a rapid transit […]
News
First to close Barnstaple depot
Western Greyhound registers additional journeys on competing Bude to Exeter corridor. First Devon and Cornwall announced on Monday (July 23) plans to discontinue its bus services in the North Devon area, including closure of the […]
Bus News
Stagecoach’s First North Devon acquisition off
OFT referral for 30-bus, 10-route operation puts existing jobs and network at risk in Barnstaple Stagecoach is no longer proceeding with its proposed acquisition of FirstGroup’s North Devon operations following the OFT’s announcement that it is […]
Bus News
Eclipse buses carry 100,000th passenger
Less than a month after buses started running on the new Eclipse Bus Rapid Transit network in Gosport and Fareham, ticket machine data has shown more than 100,000 people have travelled on the new routes. […]
