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
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Public told not to fear taking the bus as pandemic leaves First Aberdeen with 15% of usual trade
Bosses at First Aberdeen have revealed the stark impact coronavirus lockdown has made on passenger numbers - but have praised the public from heeding stay at home advice.
Coronavirus: Vital north-east NHS care staff given a lift
Transport providers across the north-east are doing their bit to help frontline workers beat coronavirus.
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.
Residents given impression First Bus ‘rushing through’ changes to Aberdeen services says MP
In his letter Ross Thomson argued the brief nature of the consultation period left the impression locally that the changes are being “rushed through”.
Opportunity to highlight vacancies at Aberdeen jobs event
Employers are being invited to promote vacancies at a popular Aberdeen jobs fair later this year.
First Aberdeen hit by £50K fine over poor punctuality and reliability
First Aberdeen have been fined £50,000 by the traffic commissioner over its poor punctuality and reliability
Aberdeen bus drivers’ vote could lead to industrial action
Bus drivers in Aberdeen were set to vote on working conditions today that could lead to industrial action by the workforce.
Aberdeen bus driver takes home the title of best in UK in industry competition
An Aberdeen bus driver has been crowned bus driver of the year.
Broken down bendy bus blocks busy Aberdeen road
A bendy bus is blocking a busy dual carriageway after jack-knifing.
Around 250 people attend meeting after Aberdeen bus service axed
Around 250 people turned out to a public meeting to discuss the future of an Aberdeen bus service.
Aberdeen road to reopen after sink hole repairs complete
Works to fix a sink hole on a busy Aberdeen road have been completed and the roads is set to reopen tomorrow
Fears Holyrood could pull funding on Aberdeen’s hydrogen bus scheme
Aberdeen City Council's finance chief has written to a Scottish Government Minister for clarity on funding for the city's flagship hydrogen bus project.
Youngsters create petition after Aberdeen bus routes axed
A three-year-old boy and his brother are taking to the streets in an effort to save their local bus service.
Aberdeen widow speaks out over withdrawal of X40 route
An Aberdeen Widow says she will become "a prisoner in her own home" when her lifeline bus service is axed at the end of this year.
Smart cards to be introduced on North-east buses
Bus smart cards are to be rolled out in the North-east from August.
Top award for kind Aberdeen bus driver
A BUS driver has scooped a national transport award for making a little boy's dream come true.
Plans to extend real-time bus timetables into Aberdeenshire
TRACKING technology to tell passengers how long they've to wait for their bus could soon be extended.