Timetable changes this Tuesday

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Here are the timetable changes from Target Travel as follows this week

'2nd May – Changes to the Service 31 Beacon Park &   52 Plympton – Derriford'
Source: http://www.targettravel.co.uk/bus-service-changes-18-19-31-39-52/

Livestreams start on Monday

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Just a reminder the livestreams start again on Monday

Deep Lane roadworks update

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Here is an update from the Plymouth Citybus website

The roadworks at the junction of Sandy Road and the Ridgeway are due to be completed today, Friday 28th April 2017. Service 21/21A will be able to return to normal route from Saturday 29th April 2017.

PCTPG Update February 2017

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Here is the PCTPG update for February 2017

February has seen ongoing works continue on two of the Darts in the group; 27 and 42. Starting with 27, it has received attention to the batteries, fuel gauge and other electrical items. It also received a thorough steam-clean.

42 saw the remaining seats removed and stripped and was followed by a thorough interior clean as part of on-going improvements. It was also started up, brakes freed and moved about to allow further restoration to continue.

Source: PCTPG

Note: This post was originally published on Thursday 27th April 2017 briefly. It has been re-published on Tuesday 2nd May 2017

Nearly 17,000 views and counting

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Just to let you know the blog has had almost 17,000 views since January 2016

Please keep up the views

Bus News Around Plymouth 055

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Here are some headlines from Stagecoach South West

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-19/04/2017-10:53:36:030
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-20/04/2017-16:23:38:886

Bus spotting on the 24th April 2017

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Here are some photos of the bus spotting today

A photo of the 44 operated by Plymouth Citybus

And another photo of a Plymouth Citybus

Stagecoach news update 23rd April 2017

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Here is a link to an article on the Stagecoach South West website

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-20/04/2017-16:23:38:886

A short section the night before the half marathon

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Just to make you aware there are route closures tomorrow which may affect certain bus services around the city

On another note best of luck to all involved in the half marathon tomorrow. You can do it.

The times of the livestreams

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The times of the live streams are as follows

Mondays from 1st May - 19:40
Tuesdays from 2nd May - 19:15

Unless changes occur these are the times

The livestreams return soon

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The livestreams return on Monday 1 May 2017 and will be scheduled each Monday and Tuesday for a few weeks with other dates TBD

Stagecoach ticket updates 19th April 2017

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Here is some information regarding the Stagecoach South West ticket price changes

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-19/04/2017-10:53:36:030

The main thing that is said is that 'From 30 April we will be making a number of changes to our single, return, day and season tickets.'

Bus News Around Plymouth 054

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Here is some information regarding the Target Travel timetable changes in May

As of the 2nd and 8th of May 2017 - Service timetable changes to the 18, 19, 31, 39 & 52. 

(Source: Target Travel Twitter page) 

Bristol Airport Bus Spotting

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Here are some photos form today's bus spotting

A coach of South West Falcon going to Plymouth

And a double decker 'AirDecker' branded bus going to Bath as operated by the Bath Bus Company

Coming up next week (WC 17 April 2017)

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Coming up in the blog next week

Bus News Around Plymouth
Photos
And lots more

Plymouth Citybus service changes from tommorow

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Here are the service changes for Plymouth Citybus tommorrow

https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-service-updates/service-change-16th-april-2017/

The two new coaches (for Citycoach)

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This year two newish coaches have joined Plymouth Citycoach

320 - YX14 SFE
321 - YX14 SFN
(Fleet numbers subject to change)

Both join from Logan's Executive Travel

A quiet night tonight

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It's a quiet night in terms of bus news

Please remember that the bus operators may run to Bank Holiday timetables on some routes this Easter weekend

Plymouth Citybus mention their Easter schedules

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Here is some more news from Plymouth Citybus. According to their Facebook page they are running to bank holiday timetables on Good Friday and Easter Monday

Bus News Around Plymouth 053

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Here are two bus related headlines

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-28/03/2017-09:41:04:713
And
https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-service-updates/service-change-16th-april-2017/

News from Plymouth Citybus on the 10th April 2017

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Here is some info from Plymouth Citybus regarding Cornwall services

https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-service-updates/road-closure-update/

Bus Spotting on the 7th April 2017 Part 3

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Here is Part 3 of the Bus Spotting

An ADL Enviro 200 of Stagecoach South West

And a Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse Urban of Plymouth Citybus

Bus Spotting on the 7th April 2017 Part 2

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Here is Part 2 of the bus spotting

A double decker on the 2 operated by Stagecoach

And an ADL Enviro 200 operated by Stagecoach South West

Part 3 comes tommorow 

Bus Spotting on the 7th April 2017 Part 1

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Here is Part 1 of today's bus spotting 

Here is a double decker of Plymouth Citybus 

And a Dennis Dart

And last not least a Scania on Royal Parade also operated by Plymouth Citybus

Part 2 comes tommorow

Three buses and one 36

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Here are three different buses which have operated on the 36

Bus spotting on the 5th April 2017

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Here is a photo of a Man Ecocity I took earlier today operating the 27 to Derriford from the City Centre

Bus News Around Plymouth 052

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Here are two bus related headlines

https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-service-updates/service-change-16th-april-2017/
and
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-28/03/2017-09:41:04:713

Bus spotting from the weekend

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Here is a photo of a bus I took on Saturday

Above: A Plymouth Citybus Dennis Dart on the 40

Things on the blog in the next week

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Things in the blog next week include

- Bus News Around Plymouth 052
- Some photography especially later on in the week
- And whatever else comes

More information on the guided busway

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You're probably interested in hearing more info on the guided busway








































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