http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Bicycles on buses scheme a first for the Highlands" en Mon, 18 May 2026 20:56:45 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9755#post-105380 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:43:02 +0000 LaidBack 105380@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Buses in Lewis and Harris have been taking bikes on buses for a few years now although that provision has been reduced recently.<br /> We did it rather than plod up the hill from Tarbert when Amy was small. Took the tandem too in hold, no problem, no moans from driver</p> <p><em>Good to see the Highlands taking over an idea pioneered ih the Outer Hebrides!</em></p> <p><strong>Less bike space on Hebrides<br /> </strong><br /> IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE THESE CHANGES ON STORNOWAY TO LEVERBURGH ROUTE:<br /> The Hebridean Transport bus between Stornoway and Leverburgh used to be a 53 seater at all times with plenty of boot space for bikes. from April 2009, without prior notice, it has been necessary for HT to reduce the number of trips using the 53 seater and while they will try to accommodate cyclists' needs with the smaller buses, capacity is not guaranteed at any specific time - it's up to the driver to decide. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9755#post-105377 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:26:57 +0000 chdot 105377@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Buses travelling between Cromarty and Inverness will have room to take up to four bicycles in a scheme that has been described as a first for the Highlands.</p> <p>Highland Council, transport body Hitrans and community project Transition Black Isle are working with Stagecoach on the project.</p> <p>The scheme will run from 15 April until October.<br /> "</p> <p>More -</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-21830603" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-21830603</a> </p>