A proposed council-run service, aiming to replace routes lost after First Scotland East’s (FSE’s) decision to rationalise operations in Lothian (CBW1030), has been dropped. Over 200 hundred jobs may be lost and many residents left […]
Scotland’s Glamis Castle is a great destination for those interested in architecture, history and myths. The castle, which is famed for being the childhood home of the Queen Mother and the setting for Macbeth, is […]
CPT Scotland has asked the Scottish Government to reconcile the sizeable reduction on BSOG for urban operators and its claim that a 1% fares increase would suffice, which it describes as “irresponsible”, and is awaiting […]
Aberdeen city councillors have unanimously agreed to support a multi-million pound European project to introduce hydrogen buses to the area. The council expects the Strategic European Hydrogen Transport Projects will stimulate further innovative hydrogen technology […]
Pence per kilometre change alongside 20% cut to BSOG could mean up to 40% cut for urban operators CPT Scotland claims Scottish operators, particularly those running services in urban areas, face a huge hit through […]
Scottish Conservative leader backs Guide Dogs campaign Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson is calling for the Talking Bus initiative to be brought to Scotland. The system involves audible on-board announcements stating the current stop, next stop […]
McGill’s is taking over rival Glasgow operator Arriva Scotland West in a deal thought to be worth more than £10m – according to BBC News. Further details in next week’s Coach & Bus Week magazine. The […]
CBS Outdoor has renewed its contract to manage advertising on Lothian Buses fleet for a further six years. It has held the contract since 2001. Under the terms of the new £9m deal CBS Outdoor […]
A First bus driver in Scotland was attacked by a knife-wielding man while still driving his single-decker along a busy road. The suspect, described as a short, stocky man between 20 and 25 years old, […]
Four new Volvo B13R, Jonckheere-bodied coaches join the fleet Volvo Bus has confirmed a major order with Scottish coach holiday specialists Lochs and Glens at last week’s Coach and Bus Live show, for the delivery […]
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