First Aberdeen bus route 15 explained

Number:15
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  1. 6682B1
Operator:First Aberdeen
Status:Operating
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Start:Countesswells
Via:Guild Street
End:Balnagask

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to a route via Union Street between the beach and either Craigiebuckler or Airyhall.[2] In July 2022, this route was withdrawn as part of a wider timetable change that saw a new route 15 introduced between Countesswells and Balnagask.[3] [4] The changes were met with criticism as it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. Web site: Timetables for Aberdeen Service Number 15 B/15 . First Aberdeen.
  2. Web site: 15 route map . 2022-02-28 . First Aberdeen.
  3. Web site: Britton . Ruaraidh . 2022-07-04 . First Bus make route alterations as Union Street reopens to buses . 2022-11-22 . aberdeenlive . en.
  4. Web site: Milne . Ellie . First Aberdeen announce shake-up of services to make bus journeys faster . 2022-06-29 . Press and Journal . en-GB.
  5. Web site: Gerrard . Philippa . Devastated Fittie residents left 'stranded' after vital bus service is cancelled . 2022-11-22 . Press and Journal . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Hebditch . Jon . 2022-07-16 . Picture shows Aberdeen bus mounting verge to pass lorry prompting concerns . 2022-11-22 . aberdeenlive . en.
  7. Web site: Saunderson . Jamie . 2022-09-30 . Aberdeen community 'pushing against brick wall' after 'dangerous' bus change . 2022-11-22 . aberdeenlive . en.
  8. Web site: Henderson . Michelle . First Aberdeen trial changes to 15 service following widespread safety concerns . 2022-11-22 . Press and Journal . en-GB.
  9. Web site: Hebditch . Jon . 2022-11-22 . Aberdeen number 15 bus route to be re-routed for trial period . 2022-11-22 . aberdeenlive . en.

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