More than 70 Inverness bus services cancelled due to driver shortages

More than 70 bus services across Inverness have been cancelled today due to staff shortages.

Stagecoach Highland said the ongoing shortages meant a number of services will be “unable to operate”.

Services to and from Craig Dunain, Balloch, Woodside and Dalneigh are among those facing disruption today.

Commuters relying on the number one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, and eight routes will bear the brunt of the disruption.

‘We are making good progress’

Stagecoach Highland says they are “making good progress” in resolving the issue, with a number of new drivers undergoing training.

A spokesman said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused to Inverness passengers who are experiencing travel difficulties due to the situation we, and the rest of the industry, are facing at present with skills shortages.

“We are making good progress with recruitment, with a number of new drivers currently moving through the training school. It’s vital to take the time to ensure all new drivers reach the high level of professional standards we expect.

“Once they’ve completed their training, these new drivers will be out on the road in the coming weeks. To apply for one of our vacancies, please visit stagecoachbus.com.”

#Inverness,
Good morning,
Due to the ongoing shortage of drivers, unfortunately the following services will be unable to operate. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. pic.twitter.com/UDwMcqbpCj

— Stagecoach Highland (@StagecoachHLand) November 7, 2022

Which Stagecoach Highland services are disrupted?

Here’s a rundown of all the Stagecoach Highland services facing disruption:

Route 1

• Balloch to Dalneigh: 07:58, 08:40, 09:38, 10:40, 11:38, 12:40, 13:38, 14:40, 15:38, 16:40
• Dalneigh to Queensgate: 17:38

Route 2

• Craig Dunain to Woodside (including return): 07:59, 08:05, 08:36, 08:59, 09:00, 09:29, 09:59, 10:00, 10:30, 10:59,11:00, 11:29, 11:59, 12:00, 12:30, 12:59, 13:00, 13:29, 13:59, 14:00, 14:30, 14:59, 15:00, 15:29, 16:00, 16:32, 16:59, 17:30.

Route 3

• Oakdene to Craig Dunain: 07:45, 08:57, 10:15, 11:27, 12:48, 13:57, 15:15, 16: 27,
• Craig Dunain to Queensgate: 19:47
• Craig Dundain to Balloch: 17:54, 18:50

Route 4A

• Union Street to Asda via MOL: 07:15, 09:15, 11:15, 13:15

Route 5

• Queensgate to Mackenzie Road: 08:20, 10:20, 12:20, 14:20, 15:20,
• Queensgate to Shopping park via Hilton: 16:10, 17:10

Route 6

• Mackenzie Road to Queensgate: 08:47, 10:47, 12:4714:47
• Shopping park to city via Hilton: 17:52
• Shopping Park to city via Drakies: 07:08

Route 7

• Academy Street to Inverness via Ness Castle: 07:33

Route 8

• Queensgate to Raigmore Estate: 18:10