Transport links for north-east to pick up again from Monday
The north-east is getting moving again, with a range of transport services set to increase from next week.
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Bus diversions confirmed ahead of Aberdeen road layout changes
First Bus has confirmed the new route of a number of its services ahead of a partial road closure in Aberdeen city centre.
First Bus introduces app update to show wheelchair capacity in real time
First Bus has drawn praise from a disability charity after updating its app to show wheelchair-accessible spaces on their local bus services in real time.
Readers’ Letters: Mask point
RE commuters across the north-east travelling with face coverings mandatory on public transport.
Fines will be ‘last resort’ for passengers not wearing face masks
Police today said fines will only be used as a "last resort" for people breaching the new rules on face masks on public transport.
Keyworkers in the spotlight: Aberdeen bus driver describes working in lockdown ghost town
In part four of our series on the efforts of keyworkers. Danny McKay speaks to those involved in keeping the north-east public transport systems moving
Cars could be banned from city centre as Aberdeen looks to move past Covid-19 lockdown
Plans were today unveiled that would see cars banned from the city centre and new cycle lanes created to keep people safe after the coronavirus lockdown restrictions are relaxed.
Safe travels: Getting to work without getting coronavirus
Many people are in a dilemma about how to commute safely now the Government is trying to ease the lockdown and get the UK back to work.
Aberdeen bus firm changes coronavirus timetable following key worker feedback
First Aberdeen have increased the number of morning and evening services following feedback from key workers.
First Aberdeen rolls out further timetable changes for key workers
Public transport provider First Aberdeen has rolled out further changes to its timetables in response to feedback from key workers.
Coronavirus: Replacement supermarket bus service launched for Aberdeen community
A replacement bus service has been launched to keep an Aberdeen community connected to shops during lockdown.
First double-decker hydrogen buses to hit Aberdeen streets in summer
A new fleet of hydrogen double-decker buses will be rolled out across Aberdeen in the summer.
Video: Recovery of overturned bus on north-east road gets under way
Work to recover an overturned bus on a north-east road is under way.
Video: North-east road remains closed after bus overturns
A north-east road remains closed today after a bus overturned.
Aberdeen man denies causing car and bus collision
A man has appeared in court charged with careless driving after a crash on an Aberdeen street.
Man guilty of causing deaths of three friends in A90 crash
A man has been found guilty of causing the deaths of three people by driving carelessly on the A90.
£380,000 approved to help fund bus services in rural north-east
Councillors have approved more than £380,000 in funding for bus services in a number of rural north-east communities.
Aberdeen hydrogen bus trial at its ‘natural end’
Aberdeen’s hydrogen buses have been taken off the road, marking the end of the first phase of the programme.
Man, 80, confirmed as victim of fatal north-east collision
Police have confirmed the victim of a fatal north-east crash involving a car and a bus on the A96 is an 80-year-old man.
Man hit by bus in Aberdeen city centre
A man has been struck by a bus in Aberdeen city centre.
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.
Residents hit out at ‘bleak’ bus timetable in Aberdeen community
Residents in an Aberdeen community have hit out over changes to bus services.
Plans for Aberdeen City Council owned bus service move forward
Plans for a council-owned bus service in Aberdeen have moved a step closer.
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”.
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.
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."