North-east council wants residents’ views on bus services
A survey seeking the views of Aberdeenshire residents to identify their travel priorities and preferences has been launched.
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Residents hit out at ‘bleak’ bus timetable in Aberdeen community
Residents in an Aberdeen community have hit out over changes to bus services.
Bus driver killed in crash ‘spoke to daughter before’
A bus driver killed in a crash had spoken to his daughter shortly before, according to reports.
Sinkhole swallows part of city bus during rush hour
The front of a city bus is up in the air after a sinkhole opened under it during rush hour in Pittsburgh, US.
Plans for Aberdeen City Council owned bus service move forward
Plans for a council-owned bus service in Aberdeen have moved a step closer.
Go-Ahead signals interest in FirstGroup’s bus arm as profits tumble
The boss of transport giant Go-Ahead has signalled potential interest in rival FirstGroup’s under-review UK bus arm as he revealed rail woes sent annual earnings tumbling.
First Aberdeen announce changes to city services
First Aberdeen has announced service changes which will launch this weekend.
Council to ask transport secretary to stop First Aberdeen putting ‘profit before passengers’
Aberdeen City Council will ask the Scottish transport secretary to use any power at his disposal to stop First Bus putting “profit before passengers”.
Buses being crashed ‘due to driver fatigue’
One in 20 (5%) London bus drivers have crashed in the past year due to fatigue, according to a new survey.
Emergency motion as First Aberdeen plan to axe city bus routes
Aberdeen leaders have prepared an emergency motion in a bid to scrap planned changes to city bus routes.
Council reintroduces second bus on Aberdeen school route after issues
Some pupils were reportedly forced to walk to school as the bus was too full to accommodate them.
Police kill man who held bus passengers hostage in Rio
A man brandishing a fake gun took dozens of hostages on a bus in Brazil and threatened to set the vehicle on fire with petrol before police shot him dead in a four-hour standoff broadcast live on television.
Armed man holding 37 people hostage on bus in Rio de Janeiro
An armed man is holding dozens of people hostage on a bus in Rio de Janeiro and threatening to set the vehicle on fire, Brazilian police have said.
CCTV image released in bid to trace man after attacks on Aberdeen buses
Police today released CCTV of a man they want to speak to in connection with a series of assaults on Aberdeen buses over a 23-month period.
A96 shut after bus crashes down embankment
Police Scotland said: The road is closed in both directions, while the bus is stabilised by the fire service."
Aberdeen bus passengers facing price hike as First confirms fare rise
The cost of bus fares have increased for passengers travelling in Aberdeen from today.
Aberdeen’s 15 hydrogen double decker buses are world first
A 15-strong fleet of the green machines will be rolled out on Aberdeen streets after the council joined forces with the European Union and Scottish Government to fund the project.
Aberdeen man admits attacking victim on bus
A man has admitted carrying out an attack on an Aberdeen bus.
Broken down bus causes delays on north-east road
Rush-hour commuters are facing delays this morning after a bus broke down on a major road.
Broken down bus causes delays on Aberdeen road
Rush-hour commuters are facing delays heading into Aberdeen this morning. Traffic is queued along a city-bound section of the A96, between Craibstone and Bucksburn. It’s understood the delays are being caused by a broken down bus near the Dyce Drive junction.
Local authority would bid for First Bus services if ‘financially viable’ to Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Council would only make a bid to take over bus services in the city if it is “financially viable” to do so, it has been claimed.
North-east council urged to spend funds on new park and ride
Aberdeenshire Council has been urged to spend developer contributions on a park and ride facility in a north-east town.
New bus routes could help improve transport across Aberdeen
New bus routes could be created to help people travel across Aberdeen.
Purchase of new hydrogen buses approved by Aberdeen councillors
Council bosses will explore plans to create a “Hydrogen Valley” in Aberdeen.
Work to improve north-east park and ride could start in summer
Work on the next stage of a plan to improve a north-east travel hub could start this summer.
Stagecoach cancels north-east academy’s double decker bus due to strong winds
Strong winds have forced a north-east bus firm to replace a double decker used on a school run with two buses.
Bus crashes into shelter on Aberdeen’s Union Street
Shards of broken glass were left strewn across the pavement of an Aberdeen city centre street today after a bus crashed into a shelter.
Blind Aberdeen OAP in plea over temporary bus passes
A blind north-east pensioner has called for changes to the way temporary bus passes are issued.
Bus trips costing north-east council more than £20 per person
Some bus journeys are costing Aberdeenshire Council more than £20 per passenger per journey, it was revealed.
Praise for north-east town’s new bus link
Residents in a north-east community are enjoying the benefits of a new “hail and ride” bus service.