Scotland Bus Operations
Scotland Bus Operations
(01 Nov 2016, 1:34 pm)S813 FVK More Gemini 3s for Lothian:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/3070...ateposted/
(01 Nov 2016, 1:34 pm)S813 FVK More Gemini 3s for Lothian:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/3070...ateposted/
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Lothian Buses: 30.01.17 by KM_Edinburgh, on Flickr
Having a guess that it is not a photo edit, Volvo B5TL Wright Gemini 3 402 (BN64 COU) has been repainted into the new fleet livery.
Lothian Buses: 30.01.17 by KM_Edinburgh, on Flickr
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Lothian Buses: 09.02.17 by KM_Edinburgh, on Flickr
Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse 2 167 (SN58 BYU) is the first of its type to be repainted into the new fleet livery:
Lothian Buses: 09.02.17 by KM_Edinburgh, on Flickr
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-39056534
Discussion on the future of services, following passenger falls and double figure % drop in some areas.
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Lothian Buses: 27.02.17 by KM_Edinburgh, on Flickr
Another variation, and hopefully this is the new single deck livery. Ties in nicely with the Gemini 3 livery.
Lothian Buses: 27.02.17 by KM_Edinburgh, on Flickr
Lothian Buses (East Coast Buses) - New Volvo B8RLE - (10051 - SF17 VLX) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/70333100@N...96/in/feed
(07 Mar 2017, 3:58 pm)Malarkey Lothian Buses (East Coast Buses) - New Volvo B8RLE - (10051 - SF17 VLX) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/70333100@N...96/in/feed
(07 Mar 2017, 3:58 pm)Malarkey Lothian Buses (East Coast Buses) - New Volvo B8RLE - (10051 - SF17 VLX) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/70333100@N...96/in/feed
(07 Mar 2017, 6:39 pm)DunsBus Also breaking this evening is news of the sale by First of their Galashiels depot to West Coast Motors, along with the services and a number of vehicles. The sale will take effect from March 25th.
(07 Mar 2017, 6:39 pm)DunsBus Also breaking this evening is news of the sale by First of their Galashiels depot to West Coast Motors, along with the services and a number of vehicles. The sale will take effect from March 25th.
(07 Mar 2017, 7:17 pm)Andreos1 Not a bad little empire that is being built up on the east coast, by West Coast.
(07 Mar 2017, 7:17 pm)Andreos1 Not a bad little empire that is being built up on the east coast, by West Coast.
(07 Mar 2017, 9:49 pm)DunsBus Not half - by the time the sale goes through its operating territory will resemble largely that of the old Lowland Scottish.
I'm hearing that the Perryman O-licences will be renamed Border Buses Ltd, but the Perryman's name is to be retained in the meantime.
(07 Mar 2017, 9:49 pm)DunsBus Not half - by the time the sale goes through its operating territory will resemble largely that of the old Lowland Scottish.
I'm hearing that the Perryman O-licences will be renamed Border Buses Ltd, but the Perryman's name is to be retained in the meantime.
(07 Mar 2017, 9:49 pm)DunsBus Not half - by the time the sale goes through its operating territory will resemble largely that of the old Lowland Scottish.http://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/about-us/
I'm hearing that the Perryman O-licences will be renamed Border Buses Ltd, but the Perryman's name is to be retained in the meantime.
(07 Mar 2017, 9:51 pm)Tom So what buses will they get? Last time I saw First Borders they had a quite a bit of old stock. Good for Perryman's anyway!
(07 Mar 2017, 9:49 pm)DunsBus Not half - by the time the sale goes through its operating territory will resemble largely that of the old Lowland Scottish.http://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/about-us/
I'm hearing that the Perryman O-licences will be renamed Border Buses Ltd, but the Perryman's name is to be retained in the meantime.
(07 Mar 2017, 9:51 pm)Tom So what buses will they get? Last time I saw First Borders they had a quite a bit of old stock. Good for Perryman's anyway!
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East Coast Buses: 17.03.17 by KM_Edinburgh, on Flickr
East Coast Buses' Volvo B9TL 20938 (SN10 DKF) has been repainted into the new corporate livery:
East Coast Buses: 17.03.17 by KM_Edinburgh, on Flickr
(07 Mar 2017, 9:51 pm)Tom So what buses will they get? Last time I saw First Borders they had a quite a bit of old stock. Good for Perryman's anyway!
(07 Mar 2017, 9:51 pm)Tom So what buses will they get? Last time I saw First Borders they had a quite a bit of old stock. Good for Perryman's anyway!
Lothian Buses Service Changes from 23 April 2017
We will be making changes to services, across our network from 23 April 2017.
These changes will include increases to weekend frequencies and route extensions to serve key destinations such as the Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh Park and Gyle Shopping Centre.
The company will also be introduing a brand new link for the north of Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport providing a connection for travellers and airport staff travelling from Ocean Terminal, Clermiston and Muirhouse.
Service 200 - A brand new service operating every 30 minutes, 7 days a week 0400 - 0000. The route will operate: Ocean Terminal – Newhaven – Granton – Muirhouse – Drylaw – Blackhall – Clermiston – Drum Brae – Gogarburn – Airport.
(17 Mar 2017, 5:07 pm)South Tyne Lad The allocation at Galashiels is a handful of B7TL/Euro 4 B9TL's , Scania L94UB/Wright Solar's and ADL E30D/Enviro 300s, The later are used on the X95, With the Solar's mostly making up the rest of the PVR, Aswell as former most of the X62, Which I can tell has declined significantly since the opening of the Borders Railway.
I could imagine the current Perryman's ops at St Boswells will either be linked in to the current Hawick outstation or either the Hawick outstation moving into Galashiels or St Boswells.
Anyways, West Coast Motors have started procuring additional vehicles for the takeover, Such as Scania K230UB/Scania Omnilink YR14HLU, Which is currently operating out of Berwick for the meantime.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidsbusp...62069@N02/
(17 Mar 2017, 5:07 pm)South Tyne Lad The allocation at Galashiels is a handful of B7TL/Euro 4 B9TL's , Scania L94UB/Wright Solar's and ADL E30D/Enviro 300s, The later are used on the X95, With the Solar's mostly making up the rest of the PVR, Aswell as former most of the X62, Which I can tell has declined significantly since the opening of the Borders Railway.
I could imagine the current Perryman's ops at St Boswells will either be linked in to the current Hawick outstation or either the Hawick outstation moving into Galashiels or St Boswells.
Anyways, West Coast Motors have started procuring additional vehicles for the takeover, Such as Scania K230UB/Scania Omnilink YR14HLU, Which is currently operating out of Berwick for the meantime.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidsbusp...62069@N02/
South Queensferry
A statement from Lothian Buses
We are unable to comment on other operators business decisions with regard to the operation of their bus services either current or future, however it has been highlighted to us today by concerned customers of Stagecoach’s decision to consult on the withdrawal of services from South Queensferry. We will, as always, listen to our customers comments and will in due course investigate any potential opportunities that may arise.
Posted on: Fri, March 24, 2017 at 3:41
The new website of Borders Buses https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk
They're taking over the operations of First East Scotland as of tomorrow. Their Facebook page currently includes a picture of a couple of new looking E400 MMCs.
Lothian Buses are to launch a new Service 200 from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Airport.
https://www.facebook.com/lothianbuses/ph...47/?type=3
To go to the Airport from seemingly Gogarburn (where the RBS Headquarters is - sharing the route with the 35 to/from Edinburgh and the Airport) it's a premium fare zone.
Wondering what will be put on this. New financial year and all that?
New Airlink Livery for service 100 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/km_edinbur...14130@N06/
Skylink Livery for new service 200 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/km_edinbur...14130@N06/
Photos courtesy KM_Edinburgh on Flickr
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