| Ipswich Buses | |
| Parent: | Ipswich Borough Council |
| Headquarters: | Constantine Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DL |
| Service Area: | Ipswich, Babergh, & Colchester |
| Service Type: | Bus services, Contracts, Rail Replacement & Private Hire |
| Routes: | 37 (April 2023) |
| Depots: | 1 |
| Fleet: | 74 (April 2023) |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Gm: | Stephen Bryce |
| Website: | www.ipswichbuses.co.uk |
Ipswich Buses[1] [2] is a bus company that operates in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is owned by Ipswich Borough Council.
The company operates buses throughout the town and surrounding villages. Its depot is situated in Constantine Road, near Ipswich Town's Portman Road football ground. First Norfolk & Suffolk also operate bus services in the town on complementary routes.
See main article: Buses in Ipswich. The origins of Ipswich Buses can be traced to November 1903 when Ipswich Corporation commenced operating trams. In 1923 the trams were replaced by trolleybuses. Buses were introduced from August 1950. To comply with the Transport Act 1985, in 1986 the assets of Ipswich Corporation were transferred to a new legal entity, Ipswich Buses.[1]
In February 2016, a deal was finalised to take over the staff, bus routes and most vehicles of independent operator Carter's Coach Services.[3]
Ipswich Buses operated the Ipswich park & ride system under contract to Suffolk County Council from 1997 until 2008 when First Eastern Counties took over the service.[4] In November 2013 Ipswich Buses recommenced operating the park and ride service.[4] [5] In July 2017 First Norfolk & Suffolk took over its operation.[6] [7]
As at April 2023 the fleet consisted of 74 coaches and buses.[8]
As at April 2023 Ipswich Buses operate 37 town, country, and school routes.[9]