Thursday 2nd April 2026 Another bus ‘war’ has broken out. This time in Lanarkshire. And this one reminds me of the time Arriva began competing with Safeguard, the much respected long standing independently owned small bus company in Guildford in a David and Goliath style battle. I think Arriva thought it could knock a fatal... Continue Reading →
The battle for West Lothian
Wednesday 28th November 2018 A right royal bus battle is underway in West Lothian with more salvos being fired this weekend. At the beginning of August First Bus gave their extensive network based on Livingston a good old sort out introducing a simplified route pattern offering quicker journeys and new links into Edinburgh's city centre... Continue Reading →
Will competition safeguard buses in Guildford?
Friday 16th November Head to head bus competition broke out in Guildford last week. It won't last; one operator will blink first - read on to find out which. Long established family owned Safeguard Coaches runs circular routes 4/5 linking the city centre with Aldershot Road, Park Barn and the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Eight years... Continue Reading →
