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Jordan Adam said:
Fairline/Scotline are part of Borders, City Sightseeing is part of Glasgow Citybus etc. Those are all really just brands rather than separate parts of the company.
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No, West Coast Motors, Glasgow Citybus, City Sightseeing Glasgow and Kintyre Express are all trading names (brands if you wish) of Craig of Campbeltown Ltd. Fairline Coaches Ltd is a subsidiary which now trades as Scotline Tours, the other active subsidiary being Borders Buses Ltd which is simply the renamed Perrymans Buses Ltd.
 
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route101 said:
Yes , i appreciate that . But why them and not Stagecoach
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Stagecoach only own 35% of Citylink, additionally the CMA wouldn't at all by happy if Stagecoach ran AIR. There's already been issues in the past with the 900, hence why Parks operate many journeys.
 
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Jordan Adam said:
Stagecoach only own 35% of Citylink, additionally the CMA wouldn't at all by happy if Stagecoach ran AIR. There's already been issues in the past with the 900, hence why Parks operate many journeys.
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Yeah , do find it confusing , megabus branding on the Aberdeen runs to.
 
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BORDERS BUSES LTD
Route: Haddington to Edinburgh Bus Station via The Jewel
Service number: 253 ()
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 06 Jan 2020


Have you come up with new title for this thread?
 
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overthewater said:
PM1121403/11 Registered
BORDERS BUSES LTD
Route: Haddington to Edinburgh Bus Station via The Jewel
Service number: 253 ()
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 06 Jan 2020


Have you come up with new title for this thread?
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Why not just give West Coast Motors and Glasgow Citybus it's own thread and rename this one Borders Buses.
 
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changes happening in January to Glasgow citybus are as follows

service 15 revised route in the city centre to operate along Cathedral Street then High Street then George Street to George Square

service 17 new later evening journeys introduced and a revised route in Duntocher
also a new mobile app will be introduced at the end of January

also from the 1st of January Scotline coaches will renamed into the West Coast Motors main brand
 
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Glasgow Citybuses' 17 has gained route branding as of the start of this week, with at least 2 of the ex-Borders SN17-reg E200s (specifically, SN17 MUA & SN17 MUE) gaining it. Slightly rubbish pics linked here; both taken today (3rd February) in Faifley.
 
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What annoys me about Borders Buses is the fact that the only way you can get a day ticket is on their app. A couple of weeks ago I held the bus up for more than five minutes downloading the app and then buying the 24 hour ticket.
 
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https://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/18283386.town-service-x95-cuts-planned-hawick/

I wonder if the council might step in to save some of it?
PROPOSALS to cut bus services in Hawick will be on the table at meetings this month.

The H1 and H2 town services are due to have timetable changes from Monday, May 18 with a reduction in the evening buses.

The X95 between Hawick and Carlisle will also be reduced with the 6.05pm and 8.25pm on weekdays being withdrawn from Friday, May 15.

The 9.05pm and 10.55pm Friday-only services will be also be axed.

And the frequency of the X95 on Sunday is due to be reduced from four journeys to three.

Although the 910 service between Hawick and Bonchester Bridge won't be affected this month, transport bosses have confirmed that the route will remain under review.

Your Bus Matters events are being held at Burnfoot Community Hub on Monday, March 16 and at Denholm Village Hall the following day, both from 10am to 3pm.

The drop-in sessions will be run by Bus Users Scotland and Scottish Borders Council to give passengers the opportunity to discuss the changes as well as the potential to create community-led transport projects.

Councillor Gordon Edgar, spokesman for Roads and Infrastructure, said: “We have already carried out extensive consultation with this review, with the two Your Bus Matters events at Burnfoot and Denholm another opportunity for communities in Teviot and Liddesdale to discuss local bus services.

“Despite the low usage on the bus services identified as part of the review, we know they can still be seen as vital links which is why we have proposed alternative services where possible and are keen to support community-led transport projects.”

The cuts are part of a review which looked at a number of local bus services.

To give your opinion on the changes email [email protected] by Friday, March 20.
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COVID-19: IMPORTANT SERVICE UPDATE 26 MARCH

https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/covid-19-important-service-update

Today Thu 26th Mar 2020

To deliver a safe and responsible bus service, we shall only operate a number of key routes from Friday 27 March. A demand response bus service will also be available from this date.

The only Borders Buses services to operate from this date shall be; service 51, 60, 67, 70, H1/H2, X62, X95, 235, B1, 267 and 464. Those services shall be reduced with later start and earlier finishing times, routes will also be limited to the Borders area only. Click on your service to see new times. Our journey planner information will be available shortly.

There will be no service on service 54, 69, 73, 74, 90A, 90B, 91, 93 and 339

We recognise bus is for many in our communities the only way to access shops for food, prescriptions and other essentials. It also provides a key service for critical and essential workers. With this in mind we are working in partnership with Scottish Borders Council and other bus operators to deliver a demand response bus service.

Demand response service and NHS staff journeys

The demand response service will be an emergency bus service for those customers who have no alternative than to leave the home to visit the shop for essentials – food/prescriptions and attending or going to work at Borders General Hospital or local care homes.

The service will be available in Galashiels, Kelso, Peebles, Selkirk, Jedburgh, Duns, Newcastleton, Hawick and possibly, at a later date, Berwick.

In addition, specific journeys will be provided for key works and NHS staff traveling to the BGH.

This is a new service provision and we are currently working with all involved and will provide details of how this service will operate and how you can access it. More details will follow later today. Please be patient, when confirmed we will get this info to you.

Safety remains our number one priority and we urge all customers to listen to the government’s extremely important instruction and only travel if essential.
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Some improvements starting on Monday 22 June, including a six-a-day X62 service to Edinburgh, which has been cut off from the Borders until now.

They also have a capacity tracker online.
 
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Glasgow citybus are increasing the frequency of the 17 to every half hour and are extending the 15 to gartnavel hospital from Monday

www.westcoastmotors.co.uk

Glasgow Citybus update

Glasgow Citybus, whichoperate a number of local bus services in Greater Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, will now be known as West Coast Motors.
www.westcoastmotors.co.uk www.westcoastmotors.co.uk
 
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west coast motors and glasgow citybus changes from monday

www.westcoastmotors.co.uk

Service updates

This page provides a summary of all of our recent service updates.
www.westcoastmotors.co.uk www.westcoastmotors.co.uk

SERVICE UPDATE
Today Wed 24th Jun 2020

Update on Wednesday 24 June for service increase from Monday 29 June 2020
From Monday 29 June we are pleased to announce we shall significantly increase our service operations across the network.
At this time this does not include Mull. Details of any changes there shall follow over the coming week(s).
We encourage you to familiarise yourself with our latest advice and guidance before travelling. We thank you in advance for adhering to our measures for safe and responsible travel.
Our journey planner will be updated shortly to reflect these changes.
Ardrishaig
  • 421 – No change
  • 422 – No change
  • 423 – Reinstated Monday to Saturday on pre-COVID non-schooldays timetable
  • 425/426 – No change
  • 428 – Withdrawn, this will be covered by Citylink services restarting which connect with reinstated 423 service at Ardrishaig.
  • 449 – No change (Tuesday only shoppers bus)
Campbeltown

  • 100/440 - Monday to Saturday: increased to hourly with the last departure at 1700
  • 300 – Monday to Saturday: one additional journey at 0930 from Campbeltown for Carradale
  • 445 - Monday to Saturday: one additional journey at 1020 from Carradale to Campbeltown
Oban
  • 1/401 – Increased to 20min frequency Monday to Saturday (no evening at this time)
  • 405 – Increased to hourly Monday to Saturday with minor revisions to pre-COVID timetable (no evening service at this time)
  • 408 – Extra evening trip added at 1705 from Oban Station Monday to Saturday
  • 415 – Current timetable increased to daily Monday to Saturday
  • 416 – Extra trips added Monday to Saturday
  • 417 – Reinstated Monday to Saturday on a revised timetable
  • 418 – Current timetable increased to daily Monday to Saturday
  • 918 – Back to winter pre-COVID timetable Monday to Saturday
Mull
No changes from 29 June 2020
494 (from 25 March)
1000, 1230 Tobermory to Dervaig and return will operate
495 (from 30 March)
Three return trips per day to meet with the ferry at Craignure
496 (from 30 March)
First trip from Fionnphort to Craignure removed
Revised timetable to operate offering 3 trips from Craignure and 2 from Fionnphort.
Dunoon
  • 478 – No change at this time
  • 480 – Reinstated Monday to Saturday on a revised timetable
  • 482/483 – Reinstated Monday to Friday on a revised timetable
  • 484 – Reinstated Monday to Friday on pre-COVID non-schooldays timetable
  • 486 – Reinstated Monday to Saturday on a revised timetable
  • 489 – Increased to hourly Monday to Saturday with some revisions
Bute
  • 477 – Extra Saturday trip added
  • 490 – Reinstated Monday to Saturday on a revised timetable
  • 491 – Reinstated Monday to Saturday on a revised timetable
  • 492 – Reinstated Monday to Saturday on a revised timetable
  • 493 – Pre-COVID Sunday timetable (runs later)
Glasgow Citybus
Update on Wednesday 24 June 2020
From Monday 29 June we are pleased to announce we shall continue to increase our service operations.
Service 17
Monday to Friday:
  • First departure 0645 from Duntocher and every 15 minutes until 0800 then every 20 minutes until 1800.
  • First departure 0754 from Hope Street and every 20 minutes until 1634 then 1650 and every 15 minutes until 1750 then every 20 minutes until 1910.
There is no change to current Saturday or Sunday service on service 17.
Service 15
Monday to Friday:
  • First departure 0630 from Milngavie Station and every hour until 1630, with the last journey being 1735.
  • First departure 0800 from George Square and every hour until 1800.
Saturday:
  • First departure 0830 from Milngavie Station and every hour until 1630, with the last journey being 1735.
  • First departure 0900 from George Square and every hour until 1630, with 1735 being the last journey.
 
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border buses changes from monday

www.bordersbuses.co.uk

Service updates

Service updates will be displayed on this page.
www.bordersbuses.co.uk www.bordersbuses.co.uk


Today Wed 24th Jun 2020

Over the coming weeks, service changes will be displayed on this page. We would also strongly advise you use our journey planner for when planning your essential travel.
Update on Wednesday 24 June for service increase from Monday 29 June 2020
We are pleased to announce we shall significantly increase our service operations across the full network from Monday 29 June 2020. This includes returning journeys to Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and Carlisle.
We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the new measures we have in place before you travel.
Our journey planner will be updated shortly to reflect these changes.
Services 51&52 (Mon-Sat)
  • Service returns to Edinburgh, terminating at Waterloo Place
    • Hourly service at peak times and two hourly during the day
    • Connections to service 67/68 at St Boswells for Galashiels
Service 60 (Mon-Sat)
  • Service returns to Berwick-Upon-Tweed
    • Additional journeys provided along the full length of the route
Service 67 (Mon-Sat)
  • Additional journeys operated to provide an increased frequency
Service 68
  • Additional journeys operated to provide an increased frequency
  • Sundays unchanged
Service 69 (Mon-Sat)
  • Journeys introduced on Monday to Saturday to provide a link between Galashiels and Melrose via Tweedbank and BGH on an hourly frequency
Service 70
  • Additional journeys added
  • Sundays unchanged
Service 73 (Mon-Sat)
• Service restarted, operates two hourly between Galashiels and Selkirk
Service 90A&90B (Mon-Sat)
• Service restarted offering journeys within Peebles
Service 91 (Mon-Sat)
• Service restarted with four return journeys between Peebles and Biggar
Service 93 (Mon-Sat)
• Service restarted with four return journeys between Peebles and West Linton
Service 235 (Mon-Sat)
• Additional journeys to operate earlier and later than present timetable
Service 253 (Mon-Sat)
• Service restarted with seven return journeys between Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Edinburgh
Service 339 (Mon-Sat)
• Service restarted offering seven journeys between Eskbank and Gorebridge
Service H1&H2 (Mon-Sat)
• Additional journeys operated to give improved journey opportunities throughout the day
Service X62
  • This service will operate between Edinburgh and Galashiels only.
    • Service 69 provides onward travel every hour between Galashiels and BGH/Melrose
  • Additional journeys provided
    • Peebles to Edinburgh – Hourly from 0640 to 1640
    • Edinburgh to Peebles – Hourly from 0815 to 1815
    • Peebles to Galashiels – 0642 then Half Hourly 0742 to 1842, then 1942
    • Galashiels to Peebles – 0550 then Half Hourly 0650 to 1720, then 1820, 1920
  • Sunday timetable unchanged
Service X95
  • Service returns to both Edinburgh and Carlisle
  • Edinburgh
    • From Galashiels – 0545, 0715, 0915, 1115, 1315, 1515,
    • From Edinburgh – 0730, 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1700
  • Carlisle
    • From Hawick – 0653, 0833, 1033, 1233, 1433, 1633
    • From Carlisle – 0838, 1038, 1238, 1438, 1708, 1838
  • Service remains half hourly between Hawick and Galashiels and continues to extend to BGH every hour
  • Sunday timetable unchanged
At this time, we will not be operating some routes including service 54, 74 and 61.
 
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I've changed the title of the thread to reflect the fact the Perryman's name is no longer being used, and added Glasgow Citybus.
 
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Just looking at the timetables for the Borders 60 and 67 services. 60 is being run with two buses, one each from Gala and Berwick.67 is split at Kelso with connections to and from Galashiels and Berwick. Again, looks to be one bus from each end.
 
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