Welcome to First Bus Aberdeen, your local bus service taking you into the historic city centre of Aberdeen. With 23 bus services travelling around the city, we’re making it easier than ever to get to where you need to go.
Who runs buses in Scotland?
Local services
Four main operators, First, Stagecoach, Lothian Buses and National Express, and a number of independent operators, run local bus services in Scotland between the main cities, towns and villages.
Is there public transportation in Aberdeen Scotland?
There are frequent train services linking Aberdeen with Huntly, Insch, Inverurie, Dyce, Portlethen, Stonehaven and Laurencekirk.
How do you use the bus in Aberdeen?
Public transport in Aberdeen
Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the bus in exact change as drivers do not carry cash. Frequent users of various bus services may find it useful to purchase a Grasshopper ticket, which allows access to all buses regardless of operator.
How do I contact first bus Aberdeen?
You can call us on 0345 646 0707. Our lines are open from 8am to 6pm Mon-Fri. Our quieter times are usually between 11am and 3pm so you may prefer to call then as there will be less of a wait to speak to one of our Customer Support Agents. If you prefer, you can fill out the contact form here instead.
Is Citylink owned by Stagecoach?
Under the terms of the agreement, Stagecoach Bus Holdings Ltd took a 35% shareholding in Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and in return granted certain rights to the Megabus brand in Scotland. The remaining 65% shareholding is held by Braddell Ltd, a UK subsidiary of ComfortDelGro.
Who runs ScotRail now?
Scottish Government
In the circumstances, our duty to run ScotRail services through what is known as the ‘Operator of Last Resort’ under section 30 of the Railways Act 1993 was engaged. ScotRail staff transferred to the new Scottish Government owned operator, ScotRail Trains Limited with their terms and conditions.
Does National Express run from Aberdeen?
Coach from Aberdeen to Glasgow
Travel across Scotland with simple and convenient coach travel. Discover more about this journey below and book your tickets now using the blue journey planner above.
How many buses operate in Aberdeen?
With 23 bus services travelling around the city, we’re making it easier than ever to get to where you need to go. Our services have connections all across the city, plan your journey on our First Bus app and explore by bus.
How deprived is Aberdeen?
Overall rankings of Deprivation in Aberdeen City
1.1 Based on overall rankings of deprivation, Aberdeen City has 22 data zones in the most deprived 20% of all Scottish data zones. The 22 Aberdeen City data zones in the most deprived 20% have a population of 18,055, this accounts for 7.9% of the City’s total population.
What is the life expectancy in Aberdeen?
The average man in Aberdeen is now expected to live for 77.36 years and a woman to 81 as life expectancy falls across Scotland at the sharpest rate for 40 years. In Aberdeenshire the figure for men is 79.20 and for women 82.43.
Can I pay cash on bus Scotland?
No problem! Good old fashioned cash is still accepted on board too. Our drivers all give change so you don’t have to worry about breaking that note before your bus arrives. Pop to your local travel shop!
How do you pay for buses in Scotland?
You can now use one smartcard for journeys across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators and, where available, download your operator’s mobile app or use contactless payment on board. Visit www. SmartTravel. scot to see more on how smart can simplify travel for you.
Who owns first bus?
FirstGroup plc is a British multi-national transport group, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. The company operates transport services in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.
FirstGroup.
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| Website | www.firstgroupplc.com |
How do I complain about a bus not turning up?
You can also tell us by calling 0343 222 1234 (call charges may apply) or select the ‘safety issues and incidents’ option on the form below. For all non-safety critical matters, we aim to respond to you within 10 working days.
Is 111 bus a 24 hour service?
111 bus Timetable
111 bus operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Are Megabus and Citylink the same?
Megabus is Citylink, some buses run with Citylink paintwork and others with Megabus The main difference is that if you know exactly what time you want to get the bus then you can save money by booking on the internet with Megabus.
Who took over Stagecoach buses?
investor DWS
GERMAN infrastructure investor DWS has won the takeover battle for Stagecoach, writes Scott Wright. Last night it was announced that DWS, which is owned ultimately by Deutsche Bank, had seen its offer for the Scottish bus giant declared unconditional.
Are Stagecoach and National Express the same company?
The British bus operator Stagecoach has dropped its support for a £1.9bn merger with National Express, instead agreeing to be taken over by a big German infrastructure fund in a £595m deal.
How much do ScotRail drivers earn?
Average Scotrail Driver yearly pay in the United Kingdom is approximately £32,634, which is 37% above the national average.
Is ScotRail run by the government?
ScotRail Trains Limited is owned by the Scottish Government and overseen by Scottish Rail Holdings Limited (SRH Ltd). This publicly-owned company now operates rail services in Scotland and will continue to be known as ‘ScotRail’.