This was once on our roads, although a very long time ago

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Today I will share a photo courtesy of Graham Richardson of Plymothian Transit

Above: A photo of OCO 502

Service updates from the summer at Plymouth Citybus

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If you were after a history feature, that will now be on tommorow's post as I have some timetable changes to mention on the blog.

Plymouth Citybus and Go Cornwall Bus Network Changes from 1st May 2016

To meet the changing  needs of passengers the following network changes will take place from 1st May 2016:

11/11A- Changes to timetable

Revised timetable- Minor changes to timetable to improve connections with through services from Padstow, also later evening trips diverted into Trago Mills due to their amended opening hours

27/27A/27B- Changes to timetable

Revised timetable- Morning and evening peak journeys amended to improve arrival & departure times at Derriford Hospital for shift workers.

42/42C- Changes to timetable

Revised timetable- Additional early morning trips added on a Saturday between City Centre & Woolwell

70- Changes to timetable

Morning school trips from Millbrook re-timmed so buses use the cliff road rather than Hounster Hill

71/71A- New Route- Summer Timetable

This summer will see the short 71's to HMS Raleigh extended to Looe & Polperro (renumbered 71A) This new summer service will combine with the existing 72 to provide an hourly service between Plymouth and Looe and Polperro

**Due to St Martins Hill being closed in Looe between 3rd May - 27th May an alternative timetable will be available on our website**

73- Changes to timetable

An introduction of a summer and winter timetable to reflect the extra volume of visitors in Looe over the summer period. Winter timetable will then commence on 1st October 2016. 

Throwback Thursday ... Remember This?

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Here is a photo of Ex-First and Cornwall M420 CCV in 2007 (courtesy of Graham Richardson of Plymothian Transit)

Just some updates on 270KTA and BDV252C

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Here are some links to the BDV252C and 270KTA blogs as there are new articles you can access on the links:

http://bdv252c.co.uk/
http://270kta.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/cornish-superstition.html

Stay tuned for more updates (and links)

Bus News around Plymouth 003

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And in todays news Stagecoach South West are making some small changes to their fares.

For those in Exeter, East Devon and Torbay, changes to your Stagecoach bus fares are as follows

Explorers

Adult	Child	Senior	Group	Pet
£7.70	£5.10	£6.50	£15.40	£1

Dayriders

Exeter	Exmouth	Newton Abbot	Somerset
£3.70	£3.30	£3.30	£5.50

Megariders

	Gold	Exmouth	Newton Abbot	Torbay
1 week	£27	£11.50	£11.50	-
4 week	£97	£41	£41	-
13 week	£299.99	£130	£130	-
52 week	£980	£452	£452	£650

If you are in North Devon your changes are as follows

Dayriders

North Devon

£3.90

Explorers

Adult	Child	Senior	Group	Pet
£7.70	£5.10	£6.50	£15.40	£1

Megariders

	Gold	Barnstaple	North Devon
1 week	£27	£8.40	£12.50
4 week	£97	£30	£45
13 week	£299.99	£96	£144
52 week	£980	£336	£499.99

And if you are in the Plymouth area your changes are as follows

Adult single	Child single	Adult return	Child return
£1.10	60p	£1.80	£1
£1.40	80p	£2.30	£1.30
£1.70	£1	£2.80	£1.60
£2.10	£1.30	£3.30*	£1.90
£2.70	£1.60	£3.30*	£1.90

*or buy Plymouth Dayrider for the same price

Dayriders & Skippers

	Dartmouth	Plymouth	Plymouth  Plus	Skipper
Adult	£3.30	£3.30	£4.90	£4.20
Under 18	£2.30	£2.40	£3.40	£3.10

Explorers

Adult	Child	Senior	Group	Pet
£7.70	£5.10	£6.50	£15.40	£1

Megariders Our Plymouth and Plymouth Plus Megarider prices will be changing. We will continue to sell child 1 week Plymouth and Plymouth Plus Megariders at £10 and £14 respectively however we will no longer offer child 4 week Plymouth and Plymouth Plus Megariders. The price of our Plymouth and Plymouth Plus Termrider tickets will drop to just £99 per term and £150 per term respectively, making them a great value option for unlimited travel for anyone aged 18 or under. 

	Gold	Dartmouth	Plymouth	Plymouth Plus
1 week	£27	£11.50	£12*	£20
4 week	£97	N/A	£43	£68
13 week	£299.99	N/A	£133	£230
52 week	£980	N/A	£480	£800

Source: Stagecoach South West And that's all for Telegram Tuesday Good night to the European and African viewers, morning to the Asian and Oceanic viewers and evening to the American viewers

Bus Spotting on the 25th April

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Its that time of week where it is photos of buses

Here are today's photos

PCB 44 on the 44

An Ex-London bus

A Dennis Trident/Alexander ALX400 of Stagecoach South West

Another photo of the same bus

And an Enviro 400MMC on the 101

And last but not least it's the Blue Flash

The land train is out and about and running

Good evening everyone

Above is a photo of the land train I took yesterday on a sunny (yes, no rain in sight) afternoon whilst on the Hoe. 

Stretched-article Saturday - the top 10 most viewed posts of all time (so far)

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Today I would like to mention the top 10 articles in terms of views.

10) Flashback Friday - Night buses - Western National in 1996 & Plymouth Citybus in 2013
This article was a comparison of the night buses in 1996 vs the ones in 2013
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/02/flashback-friday-night-buses-western.html

9) Plymouth Citybus have Brightoned things up in the past year
This article mentions about Plymouth Citybus' acquisitions of various buses from Brighton & Hove buses
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/02/flashback-friday-night-buses-western.html

8) Buses Around Plymouth wants to know what you think of the blog
This article has a survey which I invite viewers of the blog to fill out.
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/03/buses-around-plymouth-wants-to-know.html

7) Stagecoach South West step in to operate the 87 and 87A
This article mentions about when Stagecoach South West took over the above routes from Jacketts Coaches
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/02/stagecoach-south-west-step-in-to.html

6) The Colour Flash Clash at Citybus
This article mentions about the Red, Yellow, Green and Blue Flashes.
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/01/the-colour-flash-clash-at-citybus.html

5) Plymouth Citybus have just revealed their Easter services
This article mentions Easter 2016 schedules from Plymouth Citybus (which has since passed)
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/03/plymouth-citybus-have-just-revealed.html

4) A Story Of Plymouth Citybus' Enviro 200s
Here is a post describing the Enviro 200s in Plymouth Citybus to date
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/01/a-story-of-plymouth-citybus-enviro-200s.html

3) Who remembers these yellow buses?
Here is a post of yellow buses that were in Plymouth Citybus
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/01/who-remembers-these-yellow-buses.html

2) New Bus Route to Bristol And Back - it's the South West Falcon
Remember February when the South West Falcon was introduced - well, here it is
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/01/new-bus-route-to-bristol-and-back-its.html

So I have done postion 10 to position 2. Which post got the most views?

1) Stagecoach Devon reveal their Easter bus services (and that includes the Falcon)
This blog post talked about what Stagecoach's plans for Easter
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/03/stagecoach-devon-reveal-their-easter.html

Flashback Friday - But before that Plymouth Citybus operated the Park and Ride

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If you read last night's post (but in case you didn't, here is the link: http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/04/throwback-thursday-when-it-was-first.html)

Before First Devon and Cornwall operated the Park & Ride services, Plymouth Citybus operated them.

Here is a photo courtesy of Graham Richardson

(She's in swoops now)

Throwback Thursday - When it was First who operated the Park & Ride

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In 2006, First Devon & Cornwall (as it was then called) operated the Plymouth Park & Ride services.

Here is a photo courtesy of Graham Richardson of the First new buses (get the joke) that they used

Just a reminder of the Bus Weekender

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Here is some info regarding the Bus Weekender in July

Source: PCPTG

PLYMOUTH BUS WEEKENDER - SATURDAY 16TH AND SUNDAY 17TH JULY 2016

This page is dedicated to our weekend events of the Bretonside closure on Saturday 16th July and our annual Bus Rally and Running Day at the George Junction on Sunday 17th July.

ENTRY FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.

Please see below for entry forms to enter your vehicle(s) to one or both of our events. Click on the appropriate link to bring up that form.

Form to enter a bus/coach to the Bretonside event on Saturday 16th July 2016.

Form to enter a bus/coach to the George Junction event on Sunday 17th July 2016.

Form to enter a classic car (or similar) to the George Junction event on Sunday 17th July 2016.

Form to register a trade stand for the George Junction event on Sunday 17th July 2016.

Further information can be found by joining the event's dedicated Facebook event page HERE.