Bus Services
Most bus services in Buckinghamshire are run on a commercial basis, these services are operated exclusively by the bus company and we have no direct control over the routing and timing of these services.
Where no commercial service is available and there is a significant need for a bus service we may contract a bus company to run a service for us subject to certain criteria. The company is selected through a tender process. To see a list of current tenders and tender results please click here
Bus stops
We have a dedicated team responsible for providing roadside information at bus stops that is both up-to-date and easy to use.
The bus stops themselves (the pole and flag) are owned us. Shelters are the responsibility of either your local town/parish or JC Decaux UK Ltd.
If you spot that a bus stop requires maintenance please call Transport for Buckinghamshire on 0845 230 2882 or email busstops@buckscc.gov.uk
Bus shelters owned by JCDecaux are inspected by the company on a weekly basis but broken glass or other damage can be reported to us on the email address or telephone number above. It simplifies the report if you are able to quote the bus stop number. This can be found on the timetable displayed on the bus stop.
Electronic timetable displays
Some stops now have electronic information systems known as Ibis units. They are a similar size to the traditional timetable case but exact arrival times are given through the nextBus, real time information system. This is where satellite technology tracks buses as they travel, so passengers can know exactly in how many minutes their bus will arrive.
They also contain useful information including full timetables of all the bus services calling at that stop, route maps and a local interest page. These information pages are still being developed at may not be available at all sites. Many run on solar power. Around 30 have already been installed around Wycombe, Marlow and Princes Risborough and more are due to be installed throughout Buckinghamshire this year.
Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
The Chilterns Conference has issued guidelines that within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) bus shelters should be constructed of traditional materials such as timber, brick and clay tiles. Advertising shelters are unlikely to be permitted in any circumstance.