First Aberdeen bus route 15

15
Overview
OperatorFirst Aberdeen
StatusOperating
Route
StartCountesswells
ViaGuild Street
EndBalnagask

Route 15 is a bus route in Aberdeen operated by First Aberdeen. It operates every half hour.[1]

History

Route number 15 was formerly allocated to a route via Union Street between the beach and either Craigiebuckler or Airyhall.[2] In July 2022, this route was withdrawn as part of a wider timetable change that saw a new route 15 introduced between Countesswells and Balnagask.[3][4] The changes were met with criticism as it left Footdee without a bus service.[5]

The new route to Countssells was also criticised as local residents claimed that Countesswells Road is too narrow for buses to pass other vehicles safely.[6] First conducted a site visit in July 2022 and stated they deemed the road to be suitable.[7][8][9]

Route 15 no longer serves Countesswells which is now served by an extension to route 11. The number 11 bus previously terminated at Woodend.

References

  1. ^ "Timetables for Aberdeen Service Number 15 B/15". First Aberdeen.
  2. ^ "15 route map" (PDF). First Aberdeen. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  3. ^ Britton, Ruaraidh (2022-07-04). "First Bus make route alterations as Union Street reopens to buses". aberdeenlive. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  4. ^ Milne, Ellie. "First Aberdeen announce shake-up of services to make bus journeys faster". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  5. ^ Gerrard, Philippa. "Devastated Fittie residents left 'stranded' after vital bus service is cancelled". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  6. ^ Hebditch, Jon (2022-07-16). "Picture shows Aberdeen bus mounting verge to pass lorry prompting concerns". aberdeenlive. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  7. ^ Saunderson, Jamie (2022-09-30). "Aberdeen community 'pushing against brick wall' after 'dangerous' bus change". aberdeenlive. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  8. ^ Henderson, Michelle. "First Aberdeen trial changes to 15 service following widespread safety concerns". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  9. ^ Hebditch, Jon (2022-11-22). "Aberdeen number 15 bus route to be re-routed for trial period". aberdeenlive. Retrieved 2022-11-22.