@VolvoBusUK @NovaWheels @bakerscoaches @Woods_Coach @gonortheast thanks for the #ff guys, have a great weekend! From a scorchio Preston :)

RT @VolvoBusUK: #FF @PerrymansBuses @stanleytravel @PrestonBus @carol_peters @on_lothianbuses @simmonds_bus @prenticecoaches @Konnor_James

RT @VolvoBusUK: #FF @NovaWheels @bakerscoaches @PrestonBus @Woods_Coach @gonortheast @Finglands

@Brittmollart as posted earlier Brittany, major delays on Orbits due to Longridge Rd resurfacing. Sorry, but out of our control.

Surface dressing & temp signals on Longridge Rd #Preston causing slight delays to 14, but HEAVY delays to 88A/88C this afternoon. Apologies

@tom_calderbank did you see which bus it came out of Tom? It doesn't appear to have our security print on it.

@Scarlett_ellis which service, and where were you waiting please?

@GarnersLight no complete road closure as far as we know (but we're not always informed) prob stop/go boards or - so expect some delays.

@GarnersLight surface dressing Terry. Various roads in Preston are being treated. Should only last today. Details: http://t.co/4UNdyu8UJj

@Stupot1994 which service and what time?

@Stupot1994 ...that's why delays in 1 area can affect services in another, & effects can be felt some time after original incident clears.

@Stupot1994 it's a knock on effect Stuart - either driver, bus, or both from previous journeys will be stuck in traffic...

London Road tailbacks causing delays to @ParkRidePreston and 112, 114 services in #Preston:http://t.co/oPfS7vJ8A7

@charliechinuk glad it was there! You were lucky, traffic congestion due to accident delayed many of our services last night

@Purple_Lantern_ extreme congestion due to traffic accident resulted in long delays, apologies but beyond our control

The next phase of Fishergate work is due to start, including moving bus stops from outside the Fishergate Centre to the railway bridge from today (28th July). How does it look? Has it made a difference to how you get around the city? What do you think?

http://www.lep.co.uk/news/next-phase-of-fishergate-work-to-start-1-6752857

Next phase of Fishergate work to start
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The latest phase of work on the £3.4m Fishergate Central Gateway project is set to get underway.

Surface dressing & temporary signals on Longridge Road #Preston causing slight delays to service 14, but HEAVY delays to 88A/88C this afternoon. Apologies for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience

The closure of one lane on London Road Bridge is causing major traffic tailbacks at busy times each day.

One lane on the southbound carriageway, heading out of Preston, is closed as a safety measure while essential works are carried out. Traffic backs up as far as Ringway at peak times. It is hoped the congestion will lessen with the onset of school Summer holidays, but tailbacks were severe on Tuesday afternoon from around 15:30.

The work is due to last until 1st August, and the lane closure is from 09:30 - 16:30 each day.

Park & Ride service 1 has suffered major delays. Services 112 and 114 are severely affected by the congestion, but are also being hit by inconsiderate parking in the Frenchwood area, causing further delays.

Apologies for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.

A short video about the IRTE Skills Challenge 2014. It was our first year of entry, and after the success our engineers experienced, we look forward to competing again.

IRTE Skills Challenge 2014

Pioneered by the IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers), the IRTE Skills Challenge champions and rewards the vital work and skills of bus engineers acr...

Colleagues from Preston Bus took part in the recent IRTE Skills Challenge, which recognises engineering talent in the bus industry. The results were awarded today, and we're proud to announce that:

Daniel Kitchen was joint runner up in the DVSA Inspection Apprentice category

Adam Geddes won the DVSA Inspection Technician Award

Mark Rawcliffe scooped the top prize in the Bodywork Apprentice category

Congratulations and well done!

Smiling Preston on a sunny day :)

We make a couple of appearances too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL-kRRWSwbY&feature=youtu.be

Preston - It Smiles Better

It's official; Preston is one of the happiest places to live in the UK being crowned the 'Proudest city in Great Britain'. The city beat off some stiff compe...

**PCV FITTER VACANCY**

In addition to our current driver vacancies, we are looking for a qualified and experienced PCV Fitter, to join our repair and maintenance team at Deepdale Road in Preston. More details on our website.

http://www.prestonbus.co.uk/news/VACANCYPCVFitter_239.html

VACANCY: PCV Fitter
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At Preston Bus we repair and maintain our fleet of buses, ensuring we run an efficient, customer focused service every day.

Into VW Vehicles? Check out the VW All-Comers Day at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum in Leyland on Sunday 27th July

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p100x100/1919638_632114273551511_4382721447029341562_n.jpg?oh=ecae6283d12564c6a0fe99df9472d343&oe=544CA45E&__gda__=1415144585_55e3a19517c40d874e04cb1a9441b55c

British Commercial Vehicle Museum

Sunday 27th July is VW All-Comers Day.

Join our Driving Team!

We have immediate vacancies for mini bus drivers (full PCV licence and CPC holders) and we also offer a full driver apprenticeship to applicants who don't yet have their PCV licence. See our website for details, and to download an application form:

http://www.prestonbus.co.uk/about/CareerOpportunities_5.html


Career Opportunities
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Alternatively, please collect an application form from our Deepdale Road Depot or from the Inspector’s Office on Preston Bus Station, opposite gate 32.

The long school Summer holidays are coming up, and we're reducing our child flat fare once again. From Saturday 19th July to Sunday 31st August inclusive, the normal child flat fare of £1.00 will be cut to just 50p per journey*

*The child flat fare applies to our city network ONLY (services 8, 14, 16, 19/19A, 22, 23, 31/31A, 35, 44, 88A, 88C, 86, 89)

Starting tomorrow (Tuesday 8th July), the Fleetwood to Preston service 75 will be diverted at Kirkham for up to five weeks due to footpath resurfacing. The Preston to Fleetwood leg should be unaffected. These works were originally scheduled for last month but were postponed. More information on our website:

http://www.prestonbus.co.uk/serviceDisruptions.html


Service Disruptions
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Fishergate & Corporation Street, Preston City Centre 22nd January - 6th JanuaryVarious junction improvements and pedestrianisation measures being carried out in LONG TERM ROADWORKS, due to finish by early 2015. Lane closures and traffic controls in operation. Severe congestion expected at times, alo…

Join our team at Preston Bus! Opportunities for qualified PCV drivers, and apprentice drivers too. Details on our website:
http://www.prestonbus.co.uk/about/CareerOpportunities_5.html


Career Opportunities
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Alternatively, please collect an application form from our Deepdale Road Depot or from the Inspector’s Office on Preston Bus Station, opposite gate 32.

It's Caribbean Carnival in #Preston today. Some services will be diverted, many will be delayed. Details:
http://www.prestonbus.co.uk/news/PrestonCaribbeanCarnival_233.html

Preston Caribbean Carnival
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Various roads in and around Preston City Centre will be closed from 11am, to allow for the procession of the Carribbean Carnival.

The 2014 Caribbean Carnival's coming up folks - this Sunday, 29th June.

Various roads in and around Preston City Centre (including Deepdale Rd, Church St, parts of Ringway, Fishergate and Friargate, Moor Lane, part of Garstang Road, all Moor Park Avenue) will be closed from 11am to allow for the procession. Details are on our website, and we will update them as we get more news.

ALL SUNDAY SERVICES will be affected by city centre road closures at some point through the day, but main services affected will be 19A, 86, 89.

Roads will gradually reopen as the procession clears, but in the meantime services will be diverted, and some delays are inevitable.

Diversion routes are likely to include Ribbleton Lane, Blackpool Road, Garstang Road, New Hall Lane.

Apologies for any inconvenience suffered, and thank you for your patience. If you are taking part or going to watch, enjoy the day!

http://www.prestonbus.co.uk/serviceDisruptions.html


Service Disruptions
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Fishergate & Corporation Street, Preston City Centre 22nd January - 6th JanuaryVarious junction improvements and pedestrianisation measures being carried out in LONG TERM ROADWORKS, due to finish by early 2015. Lane closures and traffic controls in operation. Severe congestion expected at times, alo…