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BBC News
05-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Combined Authority backs mayor to save bus route to Peterborough
A bus route between a market town and a city in a county has been saved. The 33 route between March, Cambridgeshire, and Peterborough was due to be shortened on 31 August due to "extremely low passenger numbers", Stagecoach East the route would start and finish in Whittlesey, putting the villages of Eastrea and Coates at risk of being cut off from Peterborough with no public Combined Authority Board has since backed a proposal by the Conservative Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, to save the service. On Wednesday the authority board approved funding for the at-risk section of the 33 service. Bristow said: "This is an essential service for communities that were at real risk of losing their only public transport link to Peterborough. "I'm pleased that all of our constituent councils supported the proposals and there was widespread agreement among the Combined Authority Board. "I hope this brings some relief to people in Eastrea and Coates that there will still be a bus service for them from September this year."Stagecoach East will continue to run the Whittlesey to Peterborough section of the route commercially. While the route has been saved, the bus company announced five others would be withdrawn from 31 August. These included: 9/X9 (Cambridge – Ely – Littleport)31 (Ramsey – Whittlesey – Peterborough)604 (Milton – Impington Village College)606 (Cambridge City Centre – Impington Village College)607 (Trumpington – Sawston Village College)Bristow said: "We can't replace every commercial route when an operator pulls out, but where the case is clear, like it is here, we must act. "I am making tough choices to deliver value for taxpayers while protecting our rural communities." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Free travel for military personnel and veterans on VE Day
Free travel for military personnel and veterans on VE Day Stagecoach East is offering free travel to military personnel, veterans, and cadets on VE Day. This initiative is in honour of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, which marks the end of the Second World War in Europe. The free travel will be available on Thursday, May 8, across all Stagecoach East services in Suffolk and surrounding areas. Eligible individuals include those in uniform or carrying a military ID, veterans with a badge or medal, and cadets in uniform. The initiative is supported by Stagecoach's employee-led Veterans Network, which aims to unite colleagues with shared experiences and drive positive change within the company. ADVERTISEMENT Darren Roe, managing director of Stagecoach East, said: "We're incredibly proud to employ many veterans, and it's a privilege to recognise the bravery and dedication of our Armed Forces, cadets, and veterans. "Offering free travel on VE 80 Day is a small gesture of appreciation for the enormous contribution made by our service men and women, past and present." The offer excludes services operated by Megabus, TfL, and the Bee Network.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Pedestrian struck on guided busway
A pedestrian has been injured after being struck by a vehicle on a guided busway. The incident took place at about 15:45 GMT at Orchard Park, between Cambridge and Histon, according to bus operator Stagecoach East. Emergency services were called to the scene. A bus company spokesperson said: "We understand the person involved was taken to hospital. Our first thoughts are for their welfare." "We will carry out a thorough investigation into the cause of this incident, working with the appropriate authorities," they continued. A Cambridgeshire County Council spokesperson said it was aware of the incident. "We're working with the emergency services, and a full investigation has commenced," they said. "Our thoughts are with the pedestrian and their family." The busway route runs for 16 miles (26km) between St Ives and Cambridge, and has a dedicated track for buses which travel adjacent to a pedestrian pavement and cycleway. Stagecoach East has advised passengers to check before travelling. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Stagecoach East
BBC News
30-01-2025
- Health
- BBC News
'Heroic' Peterborough bus driver gave CPR to collapsed man
A "genuinely heroic" bus driver who performed CPR on a man who complained of heart pain and collapsed has received an McCarthy, who is based at Stagecoach East's Peterborough Depot, had many years of first aid experience and was a trainee bus driver at the man knocked on his bus door asking for help at about 18:30 GMT on 6 February. Mr McCarthy provided first aid until the emergency services arrived. Stagecoach East managing editor Darren Roe said he was "very proud" of Mr McCarthy as he recently gave him the Mick Capper Award at the depot. 'Calm and professional' The annual award, which is named in remembrance of a driver who died during the Covid pandemic, is available to all Stagecoach East's McCarthy was accompanied by his trainee mentor, Scott Gibson, when he came to the man's aid, putting him into the recovery position on his bus floor and providing CPR when he stopped emergency services then took over and the patient was taken to hospital for treatment. The company later heard he was expected to make a full recovery. Once the incident was over, Mr McCarthy "was able to calmly continue taking his other passengers to their destinations", according to Stagecoach Roe said: "I am very proud of everything that Paul has been able to do in his relatively short time with us."His quick thinking, and calm and professional approach to this incident, were genuinely heroic." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
