Nearly three million more trips on public transport last year
Lots of local people got back on the bus last year. There were 67 million bus journeys with Nottingham’s award winning bus companies providing all sorts of innovative services on some of the country’s newest, most comfortable buses.
Nottingham City Transport won the bus operator of the year award in 2004. They have a large bus network across the city, running over 300 buses, seven days a week. They also have Pathfinder and South Notts buses which run beyond the city boundary. For their routes, timetables and fares visit www.nctx.co.uk. The company is committed to protecting the environment and carefully monitors emissions. They have used Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (better for the environment than normal diesel) since 1999.
Trent Barton is a successful independent bus company with services running throughout the region. They have won numerous awards including bus operator of the year in 1999, 2001and 2003. They have a modern fleet of 330 buses, all low floor and easy access. Their services mainly run to areas surrounding the city, such as Eastwood, Kimberley, Ilkeston, Mansfield and Derby. They work closely with local authorities, including Nottingham City and Nottingham County Council. For services, timetables and fares visit www.trentbarton.co.uk.
Nottingham currently has 36 different bus operators which also include yourbus and premiere.
