Stagecoach Bluebird announces changes to timetables

Stagecoach Bluebird has provided an update on changes being made to bus timetables from Monday, January 25 in response to government advice on avoiding non-essential travel.

Following an analysis of the demand for bus services in the area since the latest lockdown began on Boxing Day, the frequency of most services will be reduced while continuing to cater for essential shopping trips and key workers to commute by bus.

Revised timetables will be in place from Monday and are now available at stagecoachbus.com on this link

Peter Knight, managing director for Stagecoach Bluebird said: “Our services have kept communities connected throughout the pandemic. We have made the difficult decision to reduce some of our services in line with the stay-at-home advice from the Scottish Government.

“I’m extremely proud of the way in way our team across Aberdeenshire and Moray has worked together to ensure that we can continue to deliver our services in the most challenging of times.

"They are key workers too and I would like to thank them for their continued support and resilience.”

In addition to enhanced cleaning regimes, Stagecoach has taken extensive action to protect the safety of its customers and staff with a number of additional measures in place.

Contactless payments are being encouraged wherever possible and social distancing guidelines are being displayed on buses.

By example, at present on Service 35 from Turriff to Aberdeen, a total of 27 journeys are timetabled from 4.48am through to 10.08pm throughout the day.

These will be reduced to 10 in total which will run seven days a week, with four morning runs at 6.18am, 7.18am, 7.48am and 8.18am followed by one at 10.18am, 1.18pm, 3.18pm, 5.18pm. 7.33pm and 10.18pm

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