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Teenage girl attacked on Plymouth bus

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 14-year-old school girl was subjected to an unprovoked attack by a man and a woman on a bus on Thursday 12th February.

The attack took place at around 8.20-8.40am on the 34 bus which was travelling between Ford Hill, Stoke and Looseleigh Lane, Derriford.

The victim was kicked in the ribs by the woman and subjected to verbal abuse, then...

Cleaner, greener technology for Plymouth buses

Buses on one of Plymouth’s busiest routes will be fitted with new technology designed to reduce pollution, thanks to a grant from the Department for Transport (DfT).

Plymouth City Council has been awarded almost £485,000 from the Clean Vehicle Technology Fund, which helps local authorities upgrade vehicles, reduce emissions and improve air quality.

The funding will be used to...

Stagecoach celebrates a golden year

Stagecoach South West celebrated the first anniversary of its flagship luxury Stagecoach Gold bus service, which connects Plymouth to the English Riviera on Tuesday (30 September).

Such is the success of this premium bus route that, in May of this year, Stagecoach responded to customer demand by doubling the frequency of buses between Plymouth and Torquay. Buses now run every 30...

Hop aboard the beach bus!

Plymouth beach lovers will once again be able take a bus straight to the seaside this summer.

The number 54 runs to the popular beach of Bovisand, overlooking Plymouth Sound – and this year the season has been extended, giving families even more chances to enjoy the sun, sea and sand.

Operated by Target Travel and financially supported by the City Council, the ‘beach bus’ will...

Stagecoach double Gold bus frequency

Stagecoach South West has announced it will be promoting the recent service improvements to its flagship Gold bus service with two roadshows during half term week (week commencing 26 May 2014).

Responding to passenger demand, Stagecoach has doubled the frequency of the service’s Torquay to Plymouth connection with buses now running to up to every half hour, 6 days a week and an hourly...

Planning permission granted for new bus link road in Derriford

Proposals for a new bus link road between Derriford Hospital and the University of St Mark and St John (Marjon) have been given the green light by city planners.

The Marjon Link Road Scheme will provide a two-way, bus-only road between Marjon and Derriford Hospital, with a segregated cycleway and footpath. It will allow buses to bypass part of the A386 and Derriford Roundabout,...

Travel by bus all day and anywhere in Plymouth for £4

From Monday 4 November, people will be able to travel anywhere in Plymouth, all day and with any bus operator, for just £4.

Plymouth City Council has teamed up with all of the city’s bus companies to launch the ‘Skipper’ – Plymouth’s first ever multi-operator day ticket.

The Skipper will allow unlimited travel throughout the city and in surrounding areas including Torpoint,...

Plans submitted for new bus link road in Derriford

Proposals for a new bus link road between Derriford Hospital and the University of St Mark and St John (Marjon) have been submitted to city planners.

The Marjon Link Road Scheme will provide a two-way, bus-only road between Marjon and Derriford Hospital, with a segregated cycleway and footpath. It will allow buses to bypass part of the A386 and Derriford Roundabout, improving bus...

New Gold Bus service coming to Plymouth

Stagecoach South West has announced that, starting 30th September 2013, they are introducing two brand new ‘Stagecoach Gold’ routes which will operate between Torquay, Paignton, Totnes and Plymouth or Dartmouth. The introduction of the flagship ‘five star’ brand to Devon is a coup for customers, reserved for only a select number of locations across the country.

The two ‘Gold’ routes...

RNIB and First’s Plymouth Swap with Me event marks fortnight of action

Local blind and partially sighted people and bus drivers came together on Friday 19 July at the George Park and Ride in Plymouth to share their experiences of bus travel and highlight how journeys can be improved. Called 'Swap with Me' the event was run jointly by First in Devon and Cornwall and the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB). It was held to allow bus users with sight...

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