Claims north-east bus name is ‘false advertising’ as slow journeys cause misery
A bus passenger has claimed the Buchan Xpress should be renamed as it is too slow - and say it is now even longer despite the new A90 opening.
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Views wanted on new Aberdeenshire and Moray bus timetables
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Fleet of eight new Stagecoach buses to operate between Inverness and Elgin
Stagecoach has launched a fleet of eight new buses to operate between Inverness and Elgin.
Sacked north-east bus driver loses unfair dismissal case
A north-east bus driver sacked for swearing during a row with a colleague has lost his legal challenge to claim unfair dismissal.
Double decker bus careers into a ditch on a Highland road
An investigation has begun after a double decker bus went into a ditch on a Highland road yesterday leaving a male passenger injured.
North-east bus driver claims unfair dismissal after being sacked for swearing row
A north-east bus driver has taken his former employer to a tribunal for unfair dismissal.
Stagecoach u-turns on decision to scrap bus services for ferry passengers
Bus services to Gills Bay in Caithness are to be maintained by transport operator stagecoach following a public backlash on their decision to abolish the route.
‘I’m a prisoner in my own home’ says Edna, 85, after AWPR claims her bus stop
A north-east pensioner claims to have been left a virtual prisoner in her own home after her local bus stop was taken away as a result of the AWPR works.
Stagecoach ‘learns lessons’ after £85.6m hit from failed East Coast line
Transport giant Stagecoach has confirmed an £85.6 million hit after being stripped of the East Coast Main Line franchise by the Government, and said it had learned “lessons” for future bids.
Speyside bus passengers urged to take advantage of trial services
Speyside residents have been urged to take advantage of extra bus services in the area or risk “losing them”.
Stagecoach launches probe after bus crash in Aberdeen
Stagecoach has launched an investigation after one of its fleet was involved in a crash at an Aberdeen roundabout yesterday.
New summer bus services for Moray
A bus firm will run more journeys into Moray’s whisky heartland after noticing a surge in customers during a festival celebrating Scotland’s national drink.
Stagecoach announce plans to cut services to Gills Bay
Ferry passengers in the north claim they could be left high and dry after transport operator Stagecoach announced plans to cut services to Gills Bay.
Stagecoach helping put kids in the classroom
Transport operator Stagecoach has moved to stop a massive drop in attendance by Highland secondary pupils at UHI Inverness College on Fridays due to bus timetable changes.
Steps made to save vital Lochaber bus links
Councillors involved in the Highland Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee yesterday discussed the relevant measures required to maintain vital bus links in the Lochaber area.
Campaign for new air ambulance in Aberdeen soars with huge donation
The campaign to secure a new air ambulance for the north-east has surged forward with a bus firm donating £375,000 towards the cost of a helicopter.
Man charged in connection with alleged break-in to bus depot
Police have confirmed that a 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged break-in and theft from the Stagecoach bus depot in Peterhead earlier this year.
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.
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.
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.