Local Traveltag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2008-11-19:/mt/travel//352011-12-19T11:58:53ZMovable Type Pro 4.21-enNot Bus-y in Bish. (Christmas bus services 2011)tag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2011:/mt/travel//35.29142011-12-19T10:01:36Z2011-12-19T11:58:53ZIan
Bus Services - Christmas 2011
The following changes will apply:
Service 21 (York - Bishopthorpe & villages)
No services on Mon. 26th & Tues. 27th Dec. No services on Monday 2nd January
Service 11 (Bishopthorpe - York & beyond)
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve - last bus from York (Stonebow) 18-40 from Bishopthorpe 19-05
No service on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Tues. 27th Dec., New Year's Day and Mon.2nd Jan. Service 112 (Bishopthorpe - York - Monks Cross)
No service on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day Normal Sunday timetable on Tuesday 27th Dec. and Monday 2nd January
(Reminder -Services11 and 21 are normally Mon. - Sat. services and 112 a Sunday only service)
The usual site disclaimer applies to this information. If your journey is important, cross-check with the operator.
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A Summary of Bishopthorpe Bus Servicestag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2011:/mt/travel//35.29072011-12-04T10:24:12Z2011-12-04T10:58:50ZThe following routes currently serve Bishopthorpe:No. 11 (1st York)Monday - SaturdayEvery 30 minutesFrom Bishopthorpedep. Acaster Lane -08 and -38 from 0708 (Sats. 0738) to 1808Thereafter 1905, 2035 and 2205(dep. Main St. -15 and -45 etc.)From Yorkdep. The Stonebow -09 and...Ian No. 11 (1st York)
Monday - Saturday
Every 30 minutes
From Bishopthorpe dep. Acaster Lane -08 and -38 from 0708 (Sats. 0738) to 1808 Thereafter 1905, 2035 and 2205
(dep. Main St. -15 and -45 etc.)
From York dep. The Stonebow -09 and -39 from 0809 (Sats. 0839) until 1809 Thereafter 1840, 2010 and 2140
Please read the Site Disclaimer - whilst we do check the accuracy of timetable information, we can take no responsibility for publishing errors or the failure of buses to run at the times indicated. Check the companies' own timetable leaflets for official info.
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Acaster Lane Bus Stop Problemstag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2011:/mt/travel//35.28792011-09-06T08:09:22Z2011-09-06T21:28:37ZAll too often, we have problems with bus stops on Acaster Lane.The latest one concerns the inbound stop opposite the tennis and bowling clubs.Traditionally, buses stop at that point although there is no stop sign. Recently, however, some 1st York...Ian The latest one concerns the inbound stop opposite the tennis and bowling clubs.
Traditionally, buses stop at that point although there is no stop sign. Recently, however, some 1st York drivers have driven past and left passengers at the roadside. One driver, questioned about this, stated that he would be uninsured if he picked up passengers at a spot with no bus stop sign.
A complaint to 1st York elicited the response that the insurance excuse is a nonsense, that drivers have now been instructed to pick up at that point, and that the company will ask City of York Council to erect a sign.
One irony of this situation is that formerly some drivers refused to pick up passengers on the club side of the road and insisted that they had to wait for the bus to return and stop opposite.
If you have a problem with Acaster Lane stops, please add your comments to this article. Given the poor frequency and time-keeping on the No.11 service, it is a disgrace that people should be left to wait at least 30 minutes for the next bus.
Ian
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Bus Service Cuts from Sunday 28th August 2011tag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2011:/mt/travel//35.28622011-07-20T11:18:40Z2011-07-20T11:40:08ZCity of York Council has decided to cut expenditure on subsidised bus services. New contracts have been agreed, and the changes will take effect from Sunday 28th August.The daytime No. 11 service to Bishopthorpe is a commercial service and thus...Ian The daytime No. 11 service to Bishopthorpe is a commercial service and thus unaffected.
The Monday - Saturday No. 21 service is subsidised but on a contract expiring in 2013 and is also unaffected.
Evening, Sunday and Bank Holiday No.11 services are subsidised by the City Council, and will be cut. Details are as follows:
The evening service will be reduced to a 90 minute frequency, and the last bus will leave The Stonebow at 2140. This is, of course, useless for anyone attending a concert, the theatre, etc. The only good news is that it will return to town in service, and the daft business of last bus Keble Park passengers being dumped at the end of Acaster Lane (as sometimes happens at present) will not occur.
Instead of the subsidised 1st Bus No.11 on Sundays and Bank Holidays, Veolia/Transdev will operate a commercial, unsubsidised service (No. 112) on a two hour frequency during shopping hours only. The City Council seems to define shopping hours as 10-00 to 19-00, but don't hold your breath! The No. 112 will continue through town to Monks Cross, but by a very circuitous route.
Veolia/Transdev is to operate on a similar frequency on routes between town & Copmanthorpe (No.113) and town and Naburn (No. 124).
Given the council's need to make savings and the very poor passenger loadings on subsidised services to Bishopthorpe, we are lucky to retain a service at all, but in my opinion the evening service timings seem calculated to lose even the few passengers we have.The only way to get improved services is to use the existing ones. We will surely lose what we don't use!
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Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 2011tag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2011:/mt/travel//35.28482011-05-27T09:21:59Z2011-05-27T09:23:34ZIan Ian ]]>
Easter - why pick on us, First York?tag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2011:/mt/travel//35.28412011-04-17T15:05:32Z2011-04-17T15:13:16ZThe Easter bank holiday days loom, as do the bank holidays around the following weekend.As usual, First York will operate a Sunday timetable on the bank holidays, with the following exceptions:There will be enhanced Park and Ride Sunday timetables on...Ian As usual, First York will operate a Sunday timetable on the bank holidays, with the following exceptions:
There will be enhanced Park and Ride Sunday timetables on some days/services;
There will be no service on Easter Sunday on the nos. 11, 12 and 13A routes.
Why?
I know some Bishopthorpe folk (Catholics in particular) use the Sunday buses to attend church. They are especially likely to want to do so on Easter Day. If you know someone who does who is unlikely to read this website, please warn them. ]]>
Moorsbus 2011tag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2011:/mt/travel//35.28172011-03-17T17:05:32Z2011-03-17T17:14:08ZThe Moorsbus timetable for 2011 is now available www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/moorsbusTimetables were not available at York Tourist Info this week, but no doubt will soon appear there.The pattern is similar to previous years with one main exception. In the summer holiday period...Ian
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/moorsbus
Timetables were not available at York Tourist Info this week, but no doubt will soon appear there.
The pattern is similar to previous years with one main exception. In the summer holiday period when previously buses have operated each day, this year they will only operate at weekends, on bank holidays and on Wednesdays. However, it should be possible (though not necessarily advantageous) during the summer holiday to buy and use Moorsbus tickets within the National Park on other weekdays on scheduled services, e.g. Coastliner Malton - Whitby and EYMS Scarborough-Pickering-Helmsley.
Ian ]]>
Some Bus Service changes in April tag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2011:/mt/travel//35.28162011-03-17T16:53:07Z2011-03-17T17:00:57ZIan However, Harrogate Travel (now known as "Connexions") will still operate some buses (unsubsidised) on the route, so that there will probably be an hourly frequency operated alternately by the two companies!
Connexions will also run an hourly X70 service from Harrogate to Wetherby in competition with Transdev's Harrogate-Leeds service. Some of the Connexions buses will continue from Wetherby to York.
I hope that is all clear!
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Disabled Person's Railcardtag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2011:/mt/travel//35.28102011-03-03T18:41:05Z2011-03-03T18:57:32ZIf you:1. Receive disability-related benefits, or2. Are registered deaf or use a hearing aid, or3. Are registered as visually impaired, or4. Have epilepsy,you are eligible to buy a Disabled Person's Railcard.The Railcard allows you, and a person accompanying you, to...Ian 1. Receive disability-related benefits, or
2. Are registered deaf or use a hearing aid, or
3. Are registered as visually impaired, or
4. Have epilepsy,
you are eligible to buy a Disabled Person's Railcard.
The Railcard allows you, and a person accompanying you, to a one-third discount on most rail fares in this country.
A Disabled Person/s Railcard currently costs £20 for one year, or £54 for three years.
Similar discounts can be obtained in other ways by people with qualifying disabilities (e.g. by producing acceptable documentary proof of disability when booking and travelling). Check before travelling.
Most trains have wheelchair access, although space is limited and advance booking is needed.
Disability scooters can only be carried on certain types of train, so advance booking for these is essential.
At main stations such as York, staff can meet and assist people where needed (e.g. with luggage), by prior arrangement.
Ian ]]>
Bus Services Monday 3rd January 2011tag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2011:/mt/travel//35.27932011-01-03T09:28:16Z2011-01-03T09:29:14ZPlease note that First York are operating a Sunday timetable today....Ian
Please note that First York are operating a Sunday timetable today.
Christmas 2010 Bus Servicestag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2010:/mt/travel//35.27892010-12-17T15:40:35Z2010-12-17T15:47:38ZIan Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day - no service
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve - Saturday timetable with early (teatime) finish
You are advised to check with the operator or with Traveline if you have an important journey to make during this period. ]]>
Sept. 2010 changes to Service 11 - an updatetag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2010:/mt/travel//35.27542010-09-06T12:53:21Z2010-09-06T13:12:05ZI have now been able to compare the new timetable with the old one.Timings are now from Bishopthorpe - Acaster Lane, and not from Keble Park.It appears that the following timings from Bishopthorpe have been dropped: Monday - Friday -...Ian Timings are now from Bishopthorpe - Acaster Lane, and not from Keble Park.
It appears that the following timings from Bishopthorpe have been dropped:
Monday - Friday - 0629 and 1838
Saturday - 0638 and 1838
The following timings from Ashley Park have also been cancelled:
Monday - Friday - 0657, 0727 and 1857
Saturday - 0727 and 1857
It seems to me regrettable that services on which people rely for their journey to work have been cancelled, and deplorable that so little advance information has been distributed.
This (Monday) morning, the second day of the new timetable, no copies were available at York Tourist Information, the only distribution point for timetables in the city centre. It may be that the news has been passed to Traveline Hull, the office to which York residents' telephone enquiries are switched. My experience has been that the staff there are very helpful, but that organisations in York and Leeds are very slow to provide them with info about changes in our area.
If the City Council is serious in its policy of encouraging public transport use, it should look again at the result of its decisions to close information points in George Hudson St. and York Station and to shut down its own telephone info. service.
Ian
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Service 11 timetable changes from 5th Sept. 2010tag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2010:/mt/travel//35.27512010-09-04T10:50:04Z2010-09-04T10:53:18ZFirst York are making some changes to evening and early morning bus services w.e.f. tomorrow (Sun. 5th).I have only been able to identify changes to the early Saturday morning timings on Service 11.See the First York website for details, or...Ian I have only been able to identify changes to the early Saturday morning timings on Service 11.
See the First York website for details, or ring Traveline. ]]>
August Bank Holiday Bus Servicestag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2010:/mt/travel//35.27492010-08-27T17:50:14Z2010-08-27T17:54:05ZExpect a Sunday timetable on Bank Holiday Monday on First York buses.There is no Harrogate Travel Service 21 on Bank Holidays.ian...Ian There is no Harrogate Travel Service 21 on Bank Holidays.
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Completely new timetable for Service 21 tag:www.bishopthorpe.net,2010:/mt/travel//35.27412010-08-03T19:19:38Z2010-08-03T19:30:40ZIan The route will no longer serve Copmanthorpe.
Some early and late services between Tesco and the villages will no longer run.
Not all buses will go beyond The Stonebow to Morrison's.
There will be a convenient new 0825 timing from Bishopthorpe to town.
Buses will now leave Bishoprthorpe for York at 26 mins. past each even hour.
Buses from The Stonebow will leave at 0905, 1105, 1305, 1505 and 1700.