Stagecoach East Scotland

[OptareLover]

last week I had 54515 on an X27 to Glasgow; vehicle got its brakes locked on just round the corner from Buchanan St and had to walk the rest of the way. Had the same vehicle on the X55 yesterday, the exact same thing happened just round the corner from Edinburgh bus station, though luckily the driver was able to get the coach moving again. The fact the vehicle still has the same serious problem 6 days after I first witnessed it is not acceptable.

That's absolutely shocking!

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Just to let you know, 47260 is falsey tracking as 27605.

An E300 couldn't fit on the 206

 

[RomeoCharlie71]

The Arbroath 2015 Volvo B5LH / Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMCs always breakdown, are slow and can hardly climb hills.

That's a bit of a generalisation, only the ones which haven't had their Hybrid batteries replaced are like this. The ones with new/reconditioned batteries can shift nicely!

Arbroath seem to be getting quite a lot.
Do you know if any Solos have been withdrawn and these are replacements?

I would imagine the two "new" SRs will replace two of the oldest Solos at the depot

[...] check lights always on on the dash [...]

Good luck finding a Volvo without a check light on!

An E300 couldn't fit on the 206

It has happened before

 

[OptareLover]

It has happened before

Once, due to an SR breaking down and a Solo being waterballooned in one day lol.

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Has anyone tried the former Strathtay Solos (47250-47260) and do you like them?

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I would imagine the two "new" SRs would replace the oldest Solos at the depot

47367 *might* be next to be withdrawn, she hasn't moved in ages

 

[PaulMc7]

If there is one area that Stagecoach need to improve on fast it is definitely maintenance. I used to visit Fife a lot from Glasgow but I've been putting it off until the number of vehicle faults drops massively.

 

[OptareLover]

47812 is tracking falsely as 13042, as I was on her today on the 206!
Tracking was very dodgy as you can tell if you see bustimes.org

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If Stagecoach East Scotland are going for the "professional look" with their new dull timetables, maybe SPELL correctly. Glamis is spelt "Slamis" on my local 20/21 | 22 timetable.

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"Dull timetables, why?"
The 20/21 | 73 timetables used to be covered with jolly stuff like trees and flowers.... look at them now... :-/

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This is carelessness, leaving a spelling error on the front page of a timetable.

 

[roadierway77]

Good luck finding a Volvo without a check light on!

Believe it or not, 54515, which has the brake issues, didn't have a check light on when I was on board yesterday!

The 20/21 | 73 timetables used to be covered with jolly stuff like trees and flowers.... look at them now... :-/

Very much the same with the liveries as well, in my opinion. The loss of route branding which has come with the transition to the 2020 liveries makes vehicles look quite dull, and so far attempts from down south to apply route branding to the 2020 templates has not looked very good in comparison to the previous Beachball variations.

 

[OptareLover]

I'm curious - what's everyone's favourite bus or bus type from the Stagecoach East Scotland fleet?

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I'll start off with a controversial opinion - my favourite is the Optare Solo and more specifically the former Strathtay ones (47250-47260). I just love them and they can be quite speedy! A great route for them is the 206, the direction heading towards Ethiebeaton!
Now... my favourite?
Probably 47260!

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For one of the first times ever, Service 206 has not been run by an Optare Solo. I saw it this morning on bustimes.org, I thought it was just a tracking error as per usual. I was proved wrong! https://t.ly/iQjr

 

[roadierway77]

I'm curious - what's everyone's favourite bus or bus type from the Stagecoach East Scotland fleet?

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I'll start off with a controversial opinion - my favourite is the Optare Solo and more specifically the former Strathtay ones (47250-47260). I just love them and they can be quite speedy! A great route for them is the 206, the direction heading towards Ethiebeaton!
Now... my favourite?
Probably 47260!

Despite their often poor maintenance, I've always been a fan of the Panther LEs - I find them more comfortable than Elites, in terms of ride quality and temperature control, and I also just prefer low floor vehicles - they feel less cramped. In terms of actual buses and not coaches, my personal favourite types would have to be ALX400s and E200EVs - an ALX400 is just a classic 'bus' to me and the 200EVs are clean, modern, and fast, though I don't have any specific favourite vehicles.

This may contrast with your username but I'm personally not a fan of Solos, they're getting pretty old now and they've always sounded rather ill whenever I've been on board one, though that may be more of a reflection of St Leonards' maintenance standard and a love for Solos is definitely not that rare, from what I've seen. My local routes are the Dunfermline town routes and whenever a Solo would get put on the 5, it would always struggle with the hills and crawl up at around 20mph. The same hills are no trouble for the 200EVs!

 

[OptareLover]

This may contrast with your username but I'm personally not a fan of Solos, they're getting pretty old now and they've always sounded rather ill whenever I've been on board one, though that may be more of a reflection of St Leonards' maintenance standard and a love for Solos is definitely not that rare, from what I've seen. My local routes are the Dunfermline town routes and whenever a Solo would get put on the 5, it would always struggle with the hills and crawl up at around 20mph. The same hills are no trouble for the 200EVs!

I understand what you mean, they can be quite dead if I'm being honest! I was on SR 47812 yesterday, although not a standard Solo, was pretty dead on the 206. If you're ever up in the Dundee/Angus area, you should have a go on their Solos.

But they can be fast too.


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In terms of actual buses and not coaches, my personal favourite types would have to be ALX400s and E200EVs - an ALX400 is just a classic 'bus' to me and the 200EVs are clean, modern, and fast, though I don't have any specific favourite vehicles.

I'm not such a big fan of EVs, I much prefer listening to a loud engine roar as a bus enthusiast!

But in terms of looks, yes, I will admit the E200EVs look pretty stunning! Especially the ones with green text around the side which say "Dunfermline Electric City!"

and sometimes imho, they can be quite fancy to ride!

 

[Jordan Adam]

In reply to a post from the Dundee, Angus & Perthshire Bus Route Suggestions thread:

In terms of the X7 route I am surprised why it doesn't connect from the Aberdeen side - either the ARI or the airport? (I have always wondered that it connects PRI and Ninewells but doesn't cover ARI), it could have been a hospital link between hospitals, am I right to say from Aberdeen it uses the new bypass than the one that megabus/citylink use?

It would be pointless, that's why. Perth and Ninewells both fall under NHS Tayside so there is a need for a service connecting them both, whereas Aberdeen is under NHS Grampian therefore most of the people who do use the X7 in to Aberdeen would likely never need to go to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Additionally, there are frequent direct connections in Aberdeen city centre to both the hospitals and Airport that are probably faster than extending the X7 would be.

Stagecoach did try a Service 747 linking Montrose, Stonehaven, Aberdeen Airport and Ellon in 2019 however it just carried fresh air. Bus demand to Aberdeen Airport isn't that high, the 727 rarely has more than a dozen passengers from the Airport terminal itself.

Both the X7 and Citylink services follow the A92 in to Aberdeen; no bus services use the new bypass at all.

 

[OptareLover]

That's now the second of the ex-Taylink 99 E200MMCs to be repainted into Local.

 

[J Burns]

47875/76 are at Peterhead and they're transferring to Arbroath.

47875 was withdrawn last weekend while 47876 was already VOR (vehicle off road) undergoing engine rebuild.

These two pulled into Glenrothes Depot this forenoon

 

[Jordan Adam]

These two pulled into Glenrothes Depot this forenoon

Indeed, it'll be interesting to see if this finally finishes off 47161 or if it'll miraculously live on yet again.

 

[overthewater]

Most of these solos will most likely carry on for a few more months until the new Electric buses turn up.

 

[Jordan Adam]

I am currently on 54366 given its only a 72 plate I'm surprised by the condition its in, the interior is quite dirty and it already suffers from the "Plaxton roof wobble" that seems to plague triaxle Panthers and Elites.

 

[GusB]

Posts concerning the autonomous bus service have been moved to a new thread, which you can find here:

Autonomous Bus Service Launched in Scotland

Mod note: Posts #1-#12 were originally in this thread: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/stagecoach-east-scotland.25933/ The new autonomous service AB1 has now been registered. PM0000004/1036 Registered FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD Route: Ferrytoll Park and Ride to Edinburgh Park Service...

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[roadierway77]

Some new service registrations/cancellations have appeared recently.

• PM0000004/861 Cancelled​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Dunfermline bus station to Ferrytoll via Duloch Park
  Service number: F085 (85, 85A)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 26 Jun 2023

• PM0000004/101 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Rosyth to Ballingry
  Service number: F019 (19)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 26 Jun 2023

• PM0000004/374 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Halbeath P&R to Edinburgh Airport
  Service number: F747 (747)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 26 Jun 2023

• PM0000004/862 Cancelled​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Ferrytoll P&R to Dunfermline
  Service number: F086 (86)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 26 Jun 2023

• PM0000004/524 Cancelled​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Stirling bus station to Blackford
  Service number: P019S (19)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023
  
  

• PM0000004/537 Cancelled​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Dull to Aberfeldy
  Service number: P892 (892)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/523 Cancelled​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Blackford to Perth
  Service number: P019P (19)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/879 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Dundee bus station to Blairgowrie, Wellmeadow
  Service number: P057D (57, 57A, 57, 57A, 57U)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/872 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Perth to Pitcairngreen
  Service number: P014B (14A, 14, 14)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/518 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Perth to Huntingtower Park
  Service number: P013 (13, 13A, 13)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/666 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Perth to Craigie and Moncrieffe
  Service number: P005 (5, 6)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/525 Registered (Short notice)​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Perth city centre to Pitlochry
  Service number: P023P (23, 27X, 23U, 23A, 27, 23B, 23C, 23X)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/527 Registered (Short notice)​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Ballinluig to Aberfeldy
  Service number: P023F (23, 23U, 23B, 23C, 23X, 23A)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/303 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Perth to Auchterarder
  Service number: P017 (17, 17)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/933 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Dundee to Perth
  Service number: P016 (16, 16B, X16, X16, 16B)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

 

[Fifescottish]

I wonder what the change is to Fife services 19 and 747? Is the 747 getting an increase in frequency for the summer?

 

[roadierway77]

I wonder what the change is to Fife services 19 and 747? Is the 747 getting an increase in frequency for the summer?

They may only be minor timetable changes but any major changes for the 19 could consist of restoring or partially restoring pre-Covid frequencies or cutting the route further, e.g. cut the 19A to run only between Dunfermline and Ballingry. I hope the latter doesn't happen but given some of the drastic changes to other operators' services after the withdrawal of Scottish government funding, I wouldn't be surprised. Time will tell.

I'd say the 747 is far more likely to increase in frequency than decrease, perhaps it'll return to an every 20min frequency.

 

[PaulMc7]

They may only be minor timetable changes but any major changes for the 19 could consist of restoring or partially restoring pre-Covid frequencies or cutting the route further, e.g. cut the 19A to run only between Dunfermline and Ballingry. I hope the latter doesn't happen but given some of the drastic changes to other operators' services after the withdrawal of Scottish government funding, I wouldn't be surprised. Time will tell.

I'd say the 747 is far more likely to increase in frequency than decrease, perhaps it'll return to an every 20min frequency.

I've not been to Fife for a few months but the last time I was there, most buses I used weren't particularly busy other than the X24 and X27. I do plan on going again during the summer but it's very dependent on the reliability of services improving. Their Twitter just seems to be a wall of reliability problems due to "technical issues" on a daily basis.

 

[roadierway77]

I've not been to Fife for a few months but the last time I was there, most buses I used weren't particularly busy other than the X24 and X27. I do plan on going again during the summer but it's very dependent on the reliability of services improving. Their Twitter just seems to be a wall of reliability problems due to "technical issues" on a daily basis.

That tends to be the trend I see as well, though passengers seem to be picking up as we head into summer. I live in the Dunfermline area and it's unfortunate to see brand new electric buses on the town routes carrying relatively few passengers, though passenger numbers are much more healthy on the routes connecting the orbital villages such as Oakley, Valleyfield, Dalgety Bay and Kelty. Services such as the 4/4A, 7, 7B/7C, 8 and 19 always tend to be fairly busy from my experience. I was on a 7B the other morning into Dunfermline from Dalgety Bay and it was full and standing by the time the bus reached the outskirts of the city proper. Other routes can be very quiet, such as the 6 and 85.

Reliability definitely seems to be a lot better in the south of Fife than the north - Dunfermline and Cowdenbeath depots seem to have not been affected by driver shortages and the like compared to Aberhill and Perth, for example. Very rarely do I see buses cancelled.

 

[PaulMc7]

That tends to be the trend I see as well, though passengers seem to be picking up as we head into summer. I live in the Dunfermline area and it's unfortunate to see brand new electric buses on the town routes carrying relatively few passengers, though passenger numbers are much more healthy on the routes connecting the orbital villages such as Oakley, Valleyfield, Dalgety Bay and Kelty. Services such as the 4/4A, 7, 7B/7C, 8 and 19 always tend to be fairly busy from my experience. I was on a 7B the other morning into Dunfermline from Dalgety Bay and it was full and standing by the time the bus reached the outskirts of the city proper. Other routes can be very quiet, such as the 6 and 85.

Reliability definitely seems to be a lot better in the south of Fife than the north - Dunfermline and Cowdenbeath depots seem to have not been affected by driver shortages and the like compared to Aberhill and Perth, for example. Very rarely do I see buses cancelled.

The coastal end of Fife really helps in the summer months because people just flock to it immediately. My great grandparents stayed in Leven until the end of their days and every single time I went up to visit them during the summer I could barely move for the amount of people.

When I'm in Fife now, I tend to go to Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and Leven and the order just depends on which of the X24 and X27 I get from Glasgow. The 7 route is a really great journey for taking in the scenery so I've done that end to end a couple of times too. It would be good if the X26 came back eventually but I think it won't now given that it's been so long without it. It would definitely help capacity between Glasgow and Dunfermline anyway.

The reliability has certainly improved tenfold regarding driver shortages but technical issues with vehicles, especially coaches, is definitely still a problem. The Dundee/Arbroath area seems to be the worst for them, though. Out of the companies I've used, Stagecoach's maintenance in East Scotland is by far the worst. I hope that they eventually improve it but I'm very skeptical at the moment.

 

[overthewater]

747 is indeed becoming every 20mins, However the no19 just getting retimed to try and resolve the rather late running ( sounds like the Tayway no73..)

I agree with others, It's the Express network that badly needs to see some improvements.

 

[roadierway77]

Just noticed Stagecoach's announcement of changes which includes this line:

Also, services 85 and 86 will be cancelled.

That's it - a very nonchalant way of announcing the withdrawal of two services, in my opinion. Though these services were always relatively quiet from my experience - it's amusing when a decker is allocated to the 85, a route which struggles to get enough passengers to fill a minibus, let alone a double decker. Service updates article is here: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/servi...rticle?SituationId=ID-19/05/2023-10:47:42:010

I'm surprised they haven't tried to cut the 6 again - though it got them some bad press last time so they may not want to risk that again.

747 is indeed becoming every 20mins, However the no19 just getting retimed to try and resolve the rather late running ( sounds like the Tayway no73..)

I agree with others, It's the Express network that badly needs to see some improvements.

Definitely needed, the reliability of the 19 has been very poor since the changes. I haven't caught the 747 during daytime in a while but early morning services tend to get a fair few passengers which seems be a sign that an increase in daytime frequency was needed.

It would be good to see some more investment in the Express network but it doesn't seem like Stagecoach are willing at this point in time.

 

[PaulMc7]

Some changes have now been registered for the X24 and X27 for June 26th and also more for elsewhere for July 3rd:

https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/browse/results/?fields%5Bstatus%5D=&fields%5BacceptedDate%5D=2023-05-25&fields%5BtrafficAreas%5D%5B0%5D=M&security=db7dd1180437c37b6d12ee05c5a8048e-36ac77737f7bdc2b47d7fc6c55be0cda&form-actions%5Bsubmit%5D=&page=1&limit=25

• PM0000004/440 Registered (Short notice)​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Glasgow, Buchanan bus station to Kincardine High Street
  Service number: FX24G (X24, X27, X24A)
  Service type: Limited Stop
  Effective date: 26 Jun 2023

• PM0000004/445 Registered (Short notice)​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Kincardine High Street to Kirkcaldy bus station
  Service number: FX27D (X27, X24A)
  Service type: Limited Stop
  Effective date: 26 Jun 2023

• PM0000004/988 Registered (Short notice)​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Kirkcaldy bus station to Leven bus station
  Service number: FX27L (X27)
  Service type: Limited Stop
  Effective date: 26 Jun 2023

• PM0000004/442 Registered (Short notice)​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Glenrothes bus station to St Andrews bus station
  Service number: FX24S (X24)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 26 Jun 2023

• PM0000004/441 Registered (Short notice)​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Kincardine High Street to Glenrothes bus station
  Service number: FX24D (X24, X24A)
  Service type: Limited Stop
  Effective date: 26 Jun 2023

• PM0000004/568 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Blairgowrie to Tarvie
  Service number: S071 (71)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/880 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Blairgowrie, Wellmeadow to Perth bus station
  Service number: P057P (57, 57A, 57A, 57U)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/882 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Dundee to Blairgowrie
  Service number: P059 (59, 59)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

• PM0000004/1037 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Kinross to Tilicoultry
  Service number: F202 (202)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

 

[overthewater]

Just noticed Stagecoach's announcement of changes which includes this line:

That's it - a very nonchalant way of announcing the withdrawal of two services, in my opinion. Though these services were always relatively quiet from my experience - it's amusing when a decker is allocated to the 85, a route which struggles to get enough passengers to fill a minibus, let alone a double decker. Service updates article is here:

It's because the service is interworked with a School run.

Some changes have now been registered for the X24 and X27 for June 26th and also more for elsewhere for July 3rd:

https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/browse/results/?fields%5Bstatus%5D=&fields%5BacceptedDate%5D=2023-05-25&fields%5BtrafficAreas%5D%5B0%5D=M&security=db7dd1180437c37b6d12ee05c5a8048e-36ac77737f7bdc2b47d7fc6c55be0cda&form-actions%5Bsubmit%5D=&page=1&limit=25

The two questions which need to be looked at are:

Is the timetable being revised to give the Glasgow Section a 20min headway, which it really needs at time - If the service is going back up to every 20mins where would any extra coaches come from?
Or is it just giving more layover time at Glasgow?

 

[Fifescottish]

I dont think they have enough coaches to able to run the existing service levels, have they lost coaches since the Glasgow services were previously every 20 minutes?

 

[roadierway77]

It's because the service is interworked with a School run.

You're right - forgot about that.

The two questions which need to be looked at are:

Is the timetable being revised to give the Glasgow Section a 20min headway, which it really needs at time - If the service is going back up to every 20mins where would any extra coaches come from?
Or is it just giving more layover time at Glasgow?

I dont think they have enough coaches to able to run the existing service levels, have they lost coaches since the Glasgow services were previously every 20 minutes?

There are more than enough coaches for all express services - the issue is that so many are off the road at one time. There are around 40 Plaxton Elites based at Glenrothes and Aberhill for express work and 20 Plaxton Panther LEs at Dunfermline and Perth, but today for example twelve Elites and seven Panther LEs were in the depot out of service. A few have been off the road for a while - a couple haven't tracked in a couple of months and 54109 hasn't tracked since January. The express routes usually worked by Elites have a total vehicle requirement of 34 (if my calculations are correct), theoretically leaving six spare vehicles. However as mentioned twelve were not in service today, which seems to a regular occurrence, leading to 400MMCs, 200MMCs, E300s and/or whatever is available being allocated.

If the frequency of the Glasgow expresses was increased to a 20 minute headway, Stagecoach would need to find around 5 more vehicles - it's possible they could find the vehicles by having a few diagrams worked by Rennies at Cowdenbeath - that's if their coaches aren't all being used for school work or they were able to swap on a decker, or by swapping coaches and local buses around - e.g. the 23 and X52 could become become entirely bus operated if vehicles are available, freeing up a few coaches. Either that or try and bring in as many spare 400MMCs as possible.

Some changes have now been registered for the X24 and X27 for June 26th and also more for elsewhere for July 3rd:

• PM0000004/1037 Registered​

  FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD
  Route: Kinross to Tilicoultry
  Service number: F202 (202)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 03 Jul 2023

I wonder if this means Stagecoach will be taking over the 202 tender from Bay Travel? A cancellation was registered for the 202 in February but it was listed as effective from the same date it was received and is still running.

 

[jamieintercity]

Arbroath currently have 11567/8, 22572 and 54364 all on loan to cover for buses used for BBC radio 1 big weekend in dundee this weekend

 

[computerSaysNo]

Arbroath currently have 11567/8, 22572 and 54364 all on loan to cover for buses used for BBC radio 1 big weekend in dundee this weekend

What's happening in Dundee bus wise, just increased frequencies?