CalMac records record boom in passengers
Ferry operator David MacBrayne, which operates CalMac Ferries, has recorded a record boom in passenger numbers.
Public Transport
Bus funding down nearly £400m per year in past decade – report
Annual funding for buses in England has fallen by nearly £400 million over the past decade, according to a report.
People of Aberdeenshire are most dissatisfied with public transport in all of Scotland, says survey
People in the north-east are growing increasingly dissatisfied with public transport, according to a new survey exposing mounting frustration with Scottish public services.
Western Isles Council warns replacement of ageing ferries ‘must be addressed’
Western Isles Council has called for ageing ferries on its routes to be urgently replaced and “brought up to standard.”
FirstGroup committed to Aberdeen
FirstGroup has insisted it remains committed to keeping its “registered office” in Aberdeen despite fresh signs the bus and train giant may be travelling in a different direction.
Councillors unanimously back investigation to buy Aberdeen branch of First Bus
Councillors have backed an investigation into how the authority could take over Aberdeen’s bus network.
City council unanimously back First Aberdeen bid
Aberdeen councillors have unanimously backed an investigation into how the local authority could buy First Aberdeen.
Len Ironside: Public transport is a mess but can we afford the obvious solutions?
I was standing at a bus stop in Portlethen when I spoke to a young guy who had just finished his first day at work.
Hundreds of people back campaign to save north-east village bus service
More than 400 people have backed a campaign to save the only weekend bus service in a north-east village from being scrapped.
Bus drivers take part in initiative to better understand challenges faced by visually impaired passengers
The shoe was on the other foot for bus drivers yesterday as they took part in an initiative to better understand the challenges faced by visually-impaired passengers.
Villagers fight to save weekend bus service
A campaign is gathering speed to save the only weekend bus service serving a north-east village following the launch of a petition.
Highland councillor calling for Park and Ride scheme in Inverness in a bid to reduce city centre traffic
An Inverness councillor is calling for a park and ride system to be introduced in the city to help reduce congestion.
An uphill task as Aberdeen residents ‘livid’ over bus re-routing
Residents of an Aberdeen community have been left "livid" after their bus service was changed - leaving them to tackle a steep hill to get to the nearest stop.
Electric bus boost for Speyside
Rural communities in the south of Moray can look forward to enjoying new connections to the coast next year through an electric bus service.
Full steam ahead for major upgrades at Aberdeen and Inverness train stations
The multi-million-pound upgrade of Aberdeen and Inverness rail stations is to begin soon.
Fresh Snow to affect commuters across North of Scotland
A spell of fresh snow is likely to affect commuters across the North of Scotland today as Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.
New £2.75million buses on their way to Moray
A new £2.75million fleet of 10 coaches will soon be taking to the roads in Moray.
Profitable bus service renewed but Moray Council rules out running more routes
Moray Council has warned that it can not roll out publicly-funded buses across the region – despite its only current service running a profit.
Will summer bus service address transport problems on Skye?
Complaints about a lack of connectivity of public transport services on the isle of Skye should be addressed by a new summer bus service.
Campaign launched to reopen historic north-east station after 60 years
A historic north-east railway stop-off could be brought back into use after 60 years.
Bus slams into entrance of Aberdeen hotel
A bus crashed into an Aberdeen hotel this morning.
“Delight” as councillors back Aberdeenshire bus firm’s big move
An Aberdeenshire businessman spoke of his delight last night after councillors bypassed a development blueprint for the region to endorse his firm's expansion.
MP brands £5.5million north-east fleet of buses “unfit” for many users
An MP has branded a controversial fleet of buses "unfit" for commuters across the north-east coast.
Buchan councillor lodges formal complaint over new bus fleet
A north-east councillor has lodged a formal complaint against bus company, Stagecoach, after concerns were raised that a new £5.5million fleet of vehicles breach disability regulations.
If the council was going to spend £270,000 on your bus shelters… How would you want them to look?
Locals have had their say on a revamp of Aberdeenshire bus shelters which is costing the local authority £270,000.
Bus chiefs committed to improving service after fiery meeting
North-east bus chiefs have said they are committed to improving services for elderly and disabled passengers.
One last chance for bus passengers to have their say on new fleet
North-east bus passengers have been given a final chance to share their thoughts on a fleet of modern buses ahead of talks on Thursday.
North-east residents encouraged to take public transport
Three north-east organisations are hoping to encourage commuters to ditch their cars and take the bus.
Bluebird is the word as RGU art student’s design is chosen as new Stagecoach logo
An Aberdeen art student has won a competition to design the new logo for Stagecoach North Scotland.
Aberdeen bus driver named the best in the UK
An Aberdeen bus driver has been crowned the best in the UK, fending off competition from more than 100 others.