First Aberdeen bus route 15

15
Overview
Operator	First Aberdeen
Status	Operating
Route
Start	Countesswells
Via	Guild Street
End	Balnagask

Route 15 is a bus route in Aberdeen operated by First Aberdeen. It operates every 40 minutes throughout the day.

History

Route number 15 was formerly allocated to a route via Union Street between the beach and either Craigiebuckler or Airyhall. ^[1] In July 2022, this route was withdrawn as part of a wider timetable change that saw a new route 15 introduced between Countesswells and Balnagask. ^{[2] [3]} The changes were met with criticism as it left Footdee without a bus service. ^[4]

The new route to Countssells was also criticised as local residents claimed that Countesswells Road is too narrow for buses to pass other vehicles safely. ^[5] First conducted a site visit in July 2022 and stated they deemed the road to be suitable. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Route 15 no longer serves Countesswells which is now served by an extension to route 11. The number 11 bus previously terminated at Woodend.

References

1. "15 route map" (PDF). First Aberdeen. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
2. Britton, Ruaraidh (2022-07-04). "First Bus make route alterations as Union Street reopens to buses". aberdeenlive. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
3. Milne, Ellie. "First Aberdeen announce shake-up of services to make bus journeys faster". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
4. Gerrard, Philippa. "Devastated Fittie residents left 'stranded' after vital bus service is cancelled". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
5. Hebditch, Jon (2022-07-16). "Picture shows Aberdeen bus mounting verge to pass lorry prompting concerns". aberdeenlive. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
6. Saunderson, Jamie (2022-09-30). "Aberdeen community 'pushing against brick wall' after 'dangerous' bus change". aberdeenlive. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
7. Henderson, Michelle. "First Aberdeen trial changes to 15 service following widespread safety concerns". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
8. Hebditch, Jon (2022-11-22). "Aberdeen number 15 bus route to be re-routed for trial period". aberdeenlive. Retrieved 2022-11-22.