North-east police appeal for information after bus depot break-in
Police are appealing for information following a break-in and theft from the Stagecoach bus depot at Peterhead overnight.
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Firefighters called to A96 bus blaze
Emergency crews were rushed to the A96 this morning following reports of a bus on fire.
Indefinite strike looms as bus drivers reject First’s “final offer”
Bus drivers have voted to down tools “indefinitely” in one of the most disruptive acts of industrial action to hit Aberdeen in recent history.
Extra buses for Speyside whisky festival to encourage guests to leave cars at home
Extra buses will be run in Moray next month to encourage visitors to a massive whisky extravaganza to leave the car at home.
VIDEO: Watch as this bus bursts into flames at the side of the A9
Fire crews were scrambled to a layby on the A9 earlier today after a bus caught fire.
Concern as Stagecoach to close Lochaber depot
There was anger in Lochaber last night as transport firm Stagecoach announced it is to cease its bus operations in Fort William.
More woe for Gardenstown as council threaten to cut off bus services
Council bosses have threatened to cut off bus services and even call in police as a north-east community cut off since December by a landslip sees its woes deepen.
Stagecoach launches contactless on over 360 Highland and Moray buses
Stagecoach has officially launched contactless payments on over 360 buses in the Highlands and Moray.
Passengers call for rethink over ‘steep steps’ on north-east bus
A multimillion-pound fleet of new buses has come under fire amid accusations their steps are too steep for some passengers to get up.
Snowy weather puts Stagecoach’s bus revenues under pressure
Stagecoach has suffered a sales blow to its UK bus operations after the nation was battered by bad weather conditions from the ‘Beast from the East’.
Stagecoach bus sales hit by ‘Beast from the East’
Stagecoach has suffered a sales blow to its UK bus operations after Britain was engulfed by torrid weather conditions from the ‘Beast from the East’.
Firms deny ‘big pay outs’ claim from Unite
Bus firms last night hit out at accusations they have offered bus drivers large payouts to work in Aberdeen amid strike action.
No decision on future of north-east axed buses
A bus operator last night confirmed that no decision had yet been made on the future of north-east bus routes despite council funding being axed.
Parents claim north-east school bus service has got so bad teachers have had to pick pupils up
Parents have called for the urgent overhaul of a rural school bus service which they say has become so unreliable their children’s educations is suffering.
Stagecoach to step in with services during Aberdeen First bus strike
A bus operator has said it will step up services for those affected by an upcoming strike at a rival firm.
Bus users facing uncertainty as Aberdeen drivers announce 11 days of strikes
Bus users are facing uncertainty after drivers announced 11 days of strikes amid a bitter row over new contracts.
Inverness-based D&E Coaches steps in to ‘save the day’ for city bus route
A local bus company stepped in to save the day for a “desperately needed” service in Inverness after Stagecoach announced it would be axeing it.
Police seal off Aberdeen bus station for public safety
An area of the Union Square bus station has been sealed off by police due to a loose roof panel.
East Coast boss aware of problems just weeks after taking over
The boss of the majority owner of Virgin Trains East Coast has revealed he knew the route faced financial difficulties just weeks after taking over responsibility for it.
Tributes paid to man killed in Royal Deeside crash who was looking forward to becoming a father
A dad-to-be killed in a horrific crash has been described as a “genuine guy” who loved life.
Community “disappointed” as Stagecoach announces review of Lochaber bus operations
A community has been left “disappointed” after Stagecoach announced it is to review all of its Lochaber operations, with at least one bus service to be withdrawn next month.
Government urged to return East Coast Mainline to public ownership
A petition calling for the East Coast Mainline to be brought back into public ownership will be handed to the Government on Tuesday amid expectations of an imminent decision on the future of the franchise.
Overnight snow showers shut off schools in the north
More than 1,700 pupils began the working week off school as overnight snow showers caused disruption across the north.
Inquiry into InterCity East Coast rail franchise to be launched
The Transport Committee is launching an inquiry into the InterCity East Coast rail franchise.
Fears bus shake-up in Moray is putting hospital patients and visitors at risk
Fears have been raised that hospital patients in Moray are being put at risk after a bus timetable shake-up.
Nicola Sturgeon urged to intervene in East Coast rail ‘fiasco’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to intervene in a “fiasco” over the future of the East Coast rail line between Aberdeen and London.
Rail franchising row sparks ‘breach of Ministerial Code’ claim
The Transport Secretary has been accused of breaching the Ministerial Code during a statement to MPs about rail franchises.
Potential bus depot closure threatens jobs and services
A review of bus operations in Norfolk threatens more than 100 jobs, a union is warning.
Commuters fury over new “absurd” bus timetable
A teenager claims she has had to get a taxi to school everyday this week as a result of the newly-introduced bus timetable.
Stagecoach launch investigation after bus goes up in flames on A90
Stagecoach is launching an investigation after a bus went up in flames on the A90 last night.
Free wifi puts city at front of digital drive
Inverness has leapt into the digital age with free wifi being rolled out throughout the city following a £500,000 investment.
Delays after Stagecoach bus gets ‘stuck’ at Inveramsay bridge
A Stagecoach bus heading for Aberdeen is stuck at Inveramsay Bridge, the company has tweeted.