Norfolk’s BSIP: A Model of Success

Saturday 27th July 2024 Norfolk is typical of a number of 'shire counties' embracing the opportunities presented by Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding in England. It doesn't have a high profile directly elected Mayor continually courting media coverage to spout the mantra about "taking back control". Instead, experienced and dedicated staff at the Council... Continue Reading →

L is for Lynx

Saturday 3rd June 2023 It's only been operating in north west Norfolk for eight years but its owner directors have a wealth of bus industry experience, making Lynx one of Britain's top quality independently owned bus companies and always a pleasure to travel with. The company is run by Julian Patterson who, together with Andy... Continue Reading →

K is for King’s Lynn

Sunday 12th May 2022 King's Lynn lies south east of The Wash in the Fenland area that connects East Anglia with Lincolnshire. It's the western most sizeable town in Norfolk with a population of 43,000 falling within the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Nearest large towns include Spalding around 25 miles west,... Continue Reading →

History repeats itself in Norfolk

Monday 16th August 2021 After my recent visit to Safeguard, I thought I'd feature another small bus operator exuding quality and that's Kings Lynn based Lynx operating a network of routes across north west Norfolk. Julian Paterson and colleagues began trading as recently as January 2015 and it’s no surprise to see how well it’s... Continue Reading →

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