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Bus forum

Bus forums are held to let interested groups and passengers discuss local bus services. We want to hear from you and let you know what is happening to Aberdeenshire bus services. 

The objectives of the forums are to: 

  • Discuss and review council funded and commercial local bus services
  • Provide the community with updates on service development
  • Understand the community’s public transport needs
  • Allow informed public scrutiny of existing and proposed service provision
  • Consult on public transport policies and proposals

Please don't use the forum for queries about operational issues on a specific bus service or issues with bus infrastructure (bus stops, shelters). You should contact the operator or Passenger Transport Unit at the time of the issue, so the appropriate action can be taken.

Who attends the forum

The bus forums are open to the public and are normally attended by:

  • Bus users
  • Community councils
  • Business representatives
  • Youth groups
  • Senior citizen groups
  • Disabled interest groups
  • Councillors
  • Community transport providers
  • Operators of commercial and supported bus services
  • Any other individuals or groups expressing an interest in public transport

Meetings

Typical agenda:

  1. Welcome and introductions
  2. Passenger Transport Unit update
  3. Stagecoach update
  4. Bus service discussion

View past bus forum meeting minutes.

Next meeting

The next bus forum will be held on Thursday 28th November 2024 from 7:30pm until 9pm. 

You can attend the meeting either:

  • In person at Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2DQ (doors open at 7:15pm)
  • Online via Microsoft Teams - register to attend the meeting online
  • By phone - please register in advance by phoning 01467 538138, you will be given a joining number and code for the meeting

Please note the meeting might be recorded and the recording made available to the public. 

This forum will only discuss these bus routes:

  • Stonehaven – Aberdeen via Newtonhill and Portlethen (service 8, 8A, X8 and X9)
  • Dundee – Aberdeen via Stonehaven (service X7)    
  • Stonehaven – Montrose (service 107)
  • Laurencekirk – Montrose (service 9)
  • Stonehaven – Laurencekirk/Luthermuir (service 26)
  • Stonehaven Town Service (service 4A/4C)

Contact

View public transport contact details, including council services and bus operators.