Buchan Express

Buchan Express
Overview
OperatorStagecoach Bluebird

The Buchan Express is a series of bus routes starting in Aberdeen. It is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.[1]

History

The Buchan Express brand was introduced in 2015, coinciding with the introduction of 17 new Plaxton Elite-i vehicles. The routes previously operated under the Buchan Link brand. At this time, the routes were carrying around 25,000 people per week.[2][3]

Criticism

The new coaches were criticised for multiple accessibility problems, despite meeting disability regulations.[4][5] As a result, in 2017 the steps within the coaches were modified and additional bell pushes were added.[6][7]

Routes

Number Start End Via Ref.
X60 Aberdeen bus station Peterhead Balmedie (Sunday Only), Ellon, Hatton [8]
61 Bus station Peterhead Balmedie, (Most Services), Newburgh (Most Services), Ellon, Hatton [8]
X63 Bus station Peterhead Balmedie, Newburgh, Cruden Bay [8]
X65 Bus station Ellon Balmedie, Foveran [9]
X67 Bus station Fraserburgh Ellon, Clola, Mintlaw, New Leeds [10]
(X)68 Bus station Fraserburgh Ellon, Clola, Mintlaw, Fetterangus, Strichen, Memsie [10]

References

  1. ^ Gray, Tamsin (18 September 2018). "Claims north-east bus name is 'false advertising' as slow journeys cause misery". Press and Journal. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Stagecoach North Scotland launches new Buchan Xpress coach fleet". Coach & Bus Week. 3 November 2015. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Luxury coaches take to the road". Ellon Times. 8 November 2015. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Buchan Xpress coaches to have steps modified". Buchan Observer. 19 August 2016. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  5. ^ King, Joshua (20 February 2016). "Buses to up game for disabled". The Press & Journal. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Kincardine and Mearns area bus forum" (PDF). 29 March 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  7. ^ McLaren, Andy (22 March 2017). "Stagecoach Buchan Xpress buses refitted after access issues raised". Evening Express. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  8. ^ a b c "X60/61/X63" (PDF). Stagecoach. 16 August 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  9. ^ "X65" (PDF). 16 August 2021.
  10. ^ a b "X67/X68" (PDF). Stagecoach. 16 August 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.