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News and Events
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Bakers backing for Churchill China’s Charity Challenge
Published 16 April 2013
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Buses from the NEW Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Bus Station
Published 27 March 2013
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Service updates for the Congleton Beartown Bus Network
Published 27 March 2013
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Mistral Bus & Coach Plc supply bakerbus with seven Wrightbus Streetlites
Published 21 March 2013
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Easter Bus Services
Published 07 March 2013
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New Smart (all- operator) prices in North Staffs
Published 28 February 2013
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Bakers Coaches- World Class Drivers
Published 13 February 2013
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Cheshire bus fares increase from Monday 25 February 2013
Published 06 February 2013
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Service 372
Published 24 January 2013
This service will cease to be operated by us after Saturday 09 March 2013.
From Monday 11 March service 372 will be operated by Stagecoach Manchester.
The timetable will remain the same until further notice.
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January Edition- Travelines- Looking back on 2012.
Published 16 January 2013
News! Highlights of 2012- A Year Full of Hope and Great Expectations; Setting the Standards for Safety and Quality; Contracts Update; Fleet Adjustments; Local Bus Operations; The Engineering Divison; Team Building
Click here to read Travelines
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The Shuttle 391/392/393 will cease after Saturday 02 March 2013
Published 04 January 2013
Further info click here.
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Changes to services 74/74A and X75
Published 20 November 2012
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X1 journey change
Published 24 October 2012
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Hanley Bus Station - Stands from Monday 08 October
Published 05 October 2012
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Bakerbus introduces electronic tickets
Published 03 September 2012
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X1 bus back in Stafford Town Centre!
Published 30 July 2012
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Express buses for Keele!
Published 30 July 2012
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July edition - Travellines
Published 17 July 2012
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Express buses for Keele!
Published 12 July 2012
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Sophie Wilshaw joins Bakers Coaches
Published 06 July 2012
Bakers Coaches has a new face in its front office team at the Coach Travel Centre, Biddulph.
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CPC Driver training
Published 20 June 2012
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Beartown Bus Service
Published 12 June 2012
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Beartown Buses
Published 11 April 2012
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Concessionary Passes
Published 30 March 2012
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Get 10% discount on single and day returns tickets!
Published 26 March 2012
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Staffordshire County Show 2012
Published 26 March 2012
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Our March Company Newsletter- for employees, business partners and clients
Published 16 March 2012
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MOST BUS FARES change from Monday 27 February 2012 (except The X1)- Nines and 94/94A only
Published 24 February 2012
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MOST BUS FARES change from Monday 27 February 2012- All other services (except The X1)
Published 24 February 2012
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NEW bakerbus SAVER Cheshire and Staffordshire
Published 24 February 2012
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Service 99- Changes from Monday 20 February 2012
Published 09 February 2012
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Things to do in February
Published 01 February 2012
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75th Birthday Celebration- Donation Pledge
Published 13 December 2011
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If snow falls locally-
Published 05 December 2011
For more information- Please click here.
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Our Company Newsletter- for employees, business partners and clients
Published 04 November 2011
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The X1
Published 01 November 2011
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The Cleanest and Greenest Buses In Staffordshire
Published 19 October 2011
“Three Volvo B5RLH Hybrids with Wrightbus Eclipse Gemini 2 body work entered service on 17th October on our premier route X1 between Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford Beaconside.
The route was started in 2004 at the request of Staffordshire University and, over time, has developed into a partnership including London Midland Trains as a rail replacement service. Initially, the service operated with midi buses and, over the last 2 years, has grown into full single deck vehicles and many times last year was “bursting at the seams”. Three double deckers have been introduced for this year.
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Service 108
Published 11 October 2011
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Services 99/ 99A/ 99B
Published 11 October 2011
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School services 38 and E76
Published 11 October 2011
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Services X38 and 350/ 351
Published 11 October 2011
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British Cermaics Biennial
Published 04 October 2011
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Things to do in October
Published 28 September 2011
For ideas of things to do in Stoke on Trent. Please click here.
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Open Day to mark Bakers Coaches 75th Anniversary
Published 20 September 2011
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392 Service Operating Again
Published 12 September 2011
PALMERSTON STREET BOLLINGTON : EMERGENCY CLOSURE
After the emergency bridge repairs in Bollington the 392 Service is now operating again.
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Timetable changes
Published 31 August 2011
Changes to services 94/94A and The X1 from Monday 12th September 2011.
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Things to do
Published 31 August 2011
For ideas of things to do in Stoke on Trent please click here.
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July Travelines 2011
Published 17 August 2011
Our Company Newsletter- for employees, business partners and clients-
Fuel Management Technology- Schools out for Summer- Contract Work continues to grow- Stoke's road to the FA Cup Final- Hi dee hi, UK holidays are making a come back- Another Olympic Success for Bakers.
To see our full newsletter please click here.
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Biddulph High Street Bus Stop (by Co-op Pharmacy)
Published 05 August 2011
Bus users should be aware that Staffordshire County Council proposes to remove this bus stop to the bottom of Wharf Road, at rear of Somerfields.
They propose to do this later this year, just when the weather gets worse.
If you do not agree with this plan, please contact your Staffordshire County Councillor. Whilst this matter is the responsibility of Staffordshire County Council, your local Biddulph Town Councillor and Staffordshire Moorlands District Councillor would also be interested in your views.
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Ideas to entertain the Children
Published 02 August 2011
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Beartown Mossley service 91
Published 15 July 2011
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Service 16 (Saturdays only)
Published 15 July 2011
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Engineering Commercial Manager for Bakers Coaches
Published 04 July 2011
Garry Burgoyne has joined Bakers Coaches as Engineering Commercial Manager for the Biddulph-based, coach hire, holiday travel and local bus service operator.
Formerly fleet engineer at D&G Buses, Stoke on Trent, Garry Burgoyne has over 30 years experience in service support within the public service vehicles sector. Gary started as an apprentice with Stevenson Motors of Uttoxeter and he has been employed by bus operators in the North Staffs area, moving to PMT as garage manager and latterly, the First group where he was a Vehicle Inspector .
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Things to do in July in Stoke on Trent
Published 04 July 2011
After something to do this month in Stoke on Trent then take a look at this leaflet for inspiration.
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391/ 392/ 393 Services
Published 23 June 2011
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Timetable changes from the 13/06/11
Published 07 June 2011
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Service 350 From Tuesday 31st May 2011
Published 27 May 2011
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School bus services 420, 38, E76 and 891
Published 25 May 2011
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Stafford County Show
Published 18 May 2011
Wednesday and Thursday 01 and 02 June
Travel by The X1 bus
Bargain advance prices-please click here
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Services 423/424 Mow Cop - Biddulph - Leek
Published 21 April 2011
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Did you hear our Tours Manager on Cross Rhythms Radio this morning?
Published 19 April 2011
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Easter Bus Services
Published 04 April 2011
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Sentinel Article- Bakers Coaches to transport athletes London 2012 Olympics
Published 29 March 2011
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Future of services 33/33A, 77 sunset strip and 423/424
Published 23 March 2011
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BROWN LEES ROAD CLOSURE
Published 22 March 2011
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March Travelines
Published 21 March 2011
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Bus fares changes from Monday 21 March 2011
Published 14 March 2011
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Bakers still on the road to success after 75 years
Published 01 March 2011
Bakers Coaches had the pleasure of talking to a Sentinel Journalist at our depot last week, the result of which was this lovely piece on our 75th year of trading.
Please click here to read.
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Bus service changes from 28th February 2011
Published 15 February 2011
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Room Hire & Parking
Published 25 January 2011
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The Shuttle Services 391/392/393
Published 16 December 2010
We apologise for continuing delays to these services, which arise from circumstances beyond our control.
Even so, all our staff are doing their utmost to ensure that we provide the best service we can in these conditions.
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IF IT SNOWS AGAIN
Published 08 December 2010
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bakerbus Christmas/ New Year Holiday Bus Services
Published 07 December 2010
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bakerbus offers free travel for heroes from the 1st Oct.
Published 30 October 2010
In recognition of the debt owed to our armed services, bakerbus will be providing free travel to any serviceman or women using its local bus services.
Free travel applies to all bakerbus services starting from 1st October. All that is required is the production of a current military identity card. As well as Army regiments, this offer is open to all members of the armed services including Royal Navy, Royal Marines and the Royal Air Force, all of which recruit many young people from Cheshire and North Staffordshire.
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Buses will return to Biddulph Wharf Road
Published 29 October 2010
From Monday 8th November
Buses will return to Biddulph Wharf Road
For ALL buses to HANLEY, NEWCASTLE, TUNSTALL, BIDDULPH MOOR, LEEK and MOW COP
TUNSTALL ROAD bus stop (opposite Top to Toe shop) will no longer be used
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Bakers Coaches muster for 2010 Poppy Day Appeal
Published 28 October 2010
“Wear your poppy with pride,” say the staff and drivers of Baker Coaches. For the Biddulph company is a staunch supporter of The Royal British Legion charity and has always had a collection point at the Coach Travel Centre for staff and customers.
In addition to the staff, the bus and coach fleet will also be sporting ‘Poppy’ graphics to help increase awareness of the appeal and the debt we owe to all the servicemen who have made such great sacrifices for our nation.
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Up and Coming Events in November 2011
Published 27 October 2010
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Homecoming Parades - 1 Mercian (Cheshire)
Published 27 October 2010
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32 Service Temporary Timetable from Mon 27th Sept 10
Published 24 September 2010
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CAMRA- Stoke's 30th Beer Festival
Published 22 September 2010
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September Travelines
Published 10 September 2010
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Bus service changes from Monday 06 September 2010
Published 27 August 2010
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bakerbus sets standards for satisfied customers
Published 26 August 2010
In a recent bus industry customer satisfaction survey, bakerbus achieved 97 percent rating when compared, pro-rata to 85 percent verdict delivered on the Stoke-on Trent region’s ‘national’ operators.
Passenger Focus, an independent body set up by the government to protect the interests of rail and bus passengers outside London, asked 18,500 passengers in 14 areas across England to rate the bus journey just completed.
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Roadworks- Stockport
Published 04 August 2010
Roadworks
Poynton and Stockport may cause delays to services 372, 391, 392 and 393 from 5 August until October.
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Roadworks- Poynton
Published 04 August 2010
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Biddulph Wharf Rd Bus Stop
Published 02 July 2010
Biddulph Wharf Road bus stop
- no longer in use from today
On and from this date ALL buses to HANLEY, NEWCASTLE, TUNSTALL, BIDDULPH MOOR, LEEK and MOW COP will ALL depart from TUNSTALL ROAD (opposite Top to Toe shop)
This is a temporary arrangement until mid Oct 2010, when a new bus terminus will be built in Wharf Rd. Thank you for your patience whilst work is completed.
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People Carrier to Link Biddulph and Gillow Heath
Published 02 July 2010
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Bakers to provide free bus service for festival concerts
Published 01 July 2010
Bakers to provide free bus service for festival concerts
As part of its contribution to the Biddulph Festival, Bakers Coaches will be providing free bus services for both the Rock on the Rocks and the Folk in the Park concerts.
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Newcastle Bus Station bus stand changes
Published 07 June 2010
From Monday 07 June 2010 bakerbus services 94 and 94A will use STAND 10
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The X1 express (UTO) journeys no longer operate
Published 26 May 2010
The X1 express
From Monday 24 May 2010, these extra journeys, (marked UTO in the timetable) will no longer operate, but should start again in September, when a new timetable should be available.Please note that The X1 hourly service continues to operate, as normal. -
New Timetables for Nines and 94/94A from Monday 17th May 2010
Published 10 May 2010
For more information click below
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ACES Award for Public Services
Published 21 April 2010
Bakers Coaches has ACE fan club.
Local recognition for service in public transport
Bakers Coaches of Biddulph has been praised for its service quality by ACES – a group which represents public transport users in the Potteries and North Staffs.
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Travelines March 2010
Published 19 April 2010
Our company news letter- Bakers Travelines- March 2010
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bakerbus takes over the Crewe HARRIER service
Published 12 October 2009
BAKERBUS TAKES OVER THE CREWE HARRIER SERVICE
NEW VEHICLE AND MORE FREQUENT SERVICES IN AND AROUND CREWE
The operation of THE HARRIER service D1, formerly run by Harrier Travel Limited, is now part of an expanding bakerbus network covering Sandbach, Haslington and Crewe. A new, low more passenger friendly bus has been introduced with additional seating capacity and low floor easy access. The new bus should be recognisable as the HARRIER branding has been incorporated into the striking bakerbus livery colours of yellow over blue bands - now a common sight around South Cheshir -
Beartown buses celebrates Animals Asia second anniversary
Published 14 August 2009
BEARTOWN BUSES EMBRACE ANIMALS ASIA CAMPAIGN TO CELEBRATE SECOND ANNIVERSARY
Congleton's Beartown buses, operated by Bakerbus, are now carrying the names of individual bears supported by the Animals Asia Foundation. -
Beartown Buses linked with Animals Asia Foundation
Published 04 August 2009
BEARTOWN BUS SERVICE FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION
Three bears will soon be seen travelling through the streets of Congleton, thanks to a partnership between Bakerbus and the Animals Asia Foundation. -
bakerbus Improved Services
Published 20 May 2009
BAKERBUS IMPROVED SERVICES
Getting around North Staffordshire and South Cheshire has just been made that bit easier thanks to a number of changes to bakerbus services in the region. -
bakerbus X1 drivers scoop ACES Public Transport Award
Published 20 March 2009
BAKERBUS X1 DRIVERS SCOOP ACES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AWARDS 2008
The high standards of customer care shown by 'bakerbus' drivers has been recognised by ACES - the local community watchdog. Bakers' drivers covering the X1 route linking Hanley, Stoke and Stafford railway stations and hospitals, have distinguished themselves for their 'continued commitment and loyalt -
bakerbus to operate The Silk Road 'Shuttle'
Published 08 January 2009
BUSINESS NEWS - BUS & COACH OPERATIONS - CHESHIREBAKERBUS TO OPERATE THE SILK ROAD 'SHUTTLE'
LINKING CHESHIRE'S HISTORIC MILL TOWNS
Biddulph based bakerbus has been appointed by Cheshire County Council to operate the 392 - 393 bus service, providing an hourly daytime frequency linking Macclesfield and Poynton with Stockport. The revamped service has been branded as 'The Shuttle' in recognition of the region's historical links with the mills of the silk and cotton industries -
bakerbus on-board for National Travelcards Scheme
Published 07 January 2009
BAKERBUS ON-BOARD FOR NATIONAL TRAVELCARDS SCHEMEELECTRONIC SMART CARD READERS IMPLEMENTED FOR CONCESSIONARY BUS PASSES
Bakerbus is one of the first bus companies in England to install ticket machines capable of accepting all the new English Concessionary Bus Passes. Working in partnership with Cheshire County Council, ticket machines for the entire Bakerbus fleet have been upgraded to read electronically, the latest design of travel passes, based on smart card technology. -
Praise for Beartown Bus Network at UK Bus Awards
Published 10 December 2008
PRAISE FOR BEARTOWN BUS NETWORK AT UK BUS AWARDSCAR JOURNEYS REDUCED AND 100 PERCENT GROWTH IN PASSENGERS
Congleton's Beartown Bus Network, introduced by Cheshire County Council and Bakerbus has been recognised for the quality of the service and performance for more than doubling passenger growth, during its first year of operation. -
Beartown Bus short listed in UK Bus Awards
Published 24 September 2008
BEARTOWN BUS SHORT LISTED IN UK BUS AWARDSCAR JOURNEYS REDUCED AND 100 PERCENT GROWTH IN PASSENGERS
Congleton's Beartown Bus Network has achieved over 100 per cent growth in passengers carried since it was launched twelve months ago - an achievement which has resulted in the service being shortlisted for the 2008 UK Bus Awards - for the 'Winning new customers' category. -
Beartown Bus Service Starts
Published 20 August 2007
NEW BAKERBUS 'BEARTOWN' SERVICE STARTS ON MONDAY 20 AUGUST
A brand new fleet of environmentally friendly buses will take to the roads around Congleton on Monday 20th August. Operated by bakerbus, the new vehicles have been introduced under a restyled town service contract, awarded by Cheshire County Council.
A big thank you for finding my watch. It meant a lot to me and I am so happy that you were able to find it. I have only just switched to bakerbus and this event has definitely boosted by confidence in travelling to and from Eaton Bank with you, just knowing that if I ever have an issue you are happy to help me, making my life at school so much better. I look forward to travelling tomorrow with your service on my way to school!
91 Service Customer
16 Apr 2013
Bakers backing for Churchill China’s Charity Challenge
Sponsor the Churchill Challenge Team £5 simply text: CHUR48 £5 to 70070 or donate online by following the links
27 Mar 2013
Service updates for the Congleton Beartown Bus Network
The changes come in effect on Monday 15 April 2013 with the re-launch of the Beartown Bus Network.
