NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Blackpool Transport

Blackpool Transport Services (BTS) is an independent bus and tram operator running within the boroughs of Blackpool and Fylde and into the surrounding area, including Fleetwood, Lytham St Annes, Poulton le Fylde and Kirkham. BTS is a limited company wholly owned by Blackpool Borough Council, which makes it one of the few remaining municipal bus companies in the UK today. Image File history File links Side1. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2400x1717, 438 KB) Other versions Originally from en. ... 1885 (MDCCCLXXXV) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... It has been suggested that South Shore, Blackpool be merged into this article or section. ... Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Brush Railcoach No 623 in Mystique livery Illuminated tram No 633, rebuilt in the shape of a Trawler The Blackpool tramway serves Blackpool and Fleetwood and is the only surviving first-generation tramway in the UK, dating back to 1885. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... , Fleetwood is a town within the Wyre district of Lancashire, England, lying at the northwest corner of the Fylde. ... , Lytham St Annes is a conurbation in the Fylde district of Lancashire, England. ... Map sources for Kirkham, Lancashire at grid reference SD426321 Kirkham, or Kirkam-in-Amounderness is a town in Fylde area of Lancashire, England, between Blackpool and Preston. ... Map sources for Knott End-on-Sea at grid reference SD358483 Knott End-on-Sea is a village in Lancashire, situated on the southern side of Morecambe Bay across the Wyre estuary from Fleetwood. ... , Poulton-le-Fylde is a town within the Wyre borough of Lancashire, England. ... For other uses, see Bus (disambiguation). ... This article refers to public transport vehicles running on rails. ... It has been suggested that South Shore, Blackpool be merged into this article or section. ... Fylde is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. ... , Fleetwood is a town within the Wyre district of Lancashire, England, lying at the northwest corner of the Fylde. ... , Lytham St Annes is a conurbation in the Fylde district of Lancashire, England. ... , Poulton-le-Fylde is a town within the Wyre borough of Lancashire, England. ... Map sources for Kirkham, Lancashire at grid reference SD426321 Kirkham, or Kirkam-in-Amounderness is a town in Fylde area of Lancashire, England, between Blackpool and Preston. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Limited liability company. ... A municipal bus company is an operator of bus services owned by the local government authority. ...

The company's network was relaunched in April 2001 under the name Metro Coastlines. Along with the new name came a new colour-coded service: each core bus route is operated by vehicles painted in a livery heavily featuring that route's colour. There are twelve such core bus routes, and the historic tramway along the promenade also has its own variation of the livery. A Promenade is a seaside walkway constructed so that people can enjoy walking near the sea without getting their clothes wet and dirty. ...

Brush Railcoach No 623 in Mystique livery Illuminated tram No 633, rebuilt in the shape of a Trawler The Blackpool tramway serves Blackpool and Fleetwood and is the only surviving first-generation tramway in the UK, dating back to 1885. ...

Bus types

DAF SB220 in Bucharest, Romania (operated by RATB). ... The Optare Delta is a single-decker bus body produced for the DAF SB220. ... The Optare Excel was a full-size single deck bus manufactured by Optare. ... An Optare MetroRider in service with Emsworth and District at Havant Bus Station. ... An Optare Solo M990 used on the Exeter Park and Ride The Optare Solo is a low floor midibus manufactured in Leeds, UK by Optare since 1997. ... A SBS Transit 3-axle Leyland Olympian (air-conditioned) in Singapore. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A 2-axle Volvo Olympian with Northern Counties Palatine II bodywork. ... A Dennis Trident 2 owned by Stagecoach, UK. For 3-axle, longitudinal-engine Dennis Trident built for export, see Dennis Trident 3/Dennis Trident E500. ... The East Lancs Myllennium Lolyne is the type of bus body built on the Dennis Trident chassis by East Lancashire Coachbuilders. ...

Fares

Fares on Blackpool Transport depend on the distance travelled. Although there is a cap on buses to how much can be charged for one single/Return journey. Most tickets can be purchased from the bus driver of first bus boarded. On trams, most tickets can be purchased from the conductor or driver. Pensioners who hold a valid nowcard (concessionary travel card scheme in Lancashire) can travel FREE within their borough of residence, crossing a border costs 50p. Children under five also travel FREE. Drivers and conductors are happy to give change in small dominations. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Routes & Paint Schemes

Each line has its own individual route colour which is painted with a contrasting colour of yellow, and there are also Black generic painted buses which can be used on any line if a branded vehicle cannot be used for any reason. Each bus stop also features the line colour and timetables are also colour coded.

Since 2002 local bus services have not used the 1960s bus station located on Talbot Road. The town centre Blackpool transport offices were relocated to Market Street. The two parrallel roads Corpiration Street (Northbound) and Market Street (Southbound), are both located near the Promonade, North pier, town hall and shopping district. They are now classed as the main town centre stops for bus services 5, 7, 10, 11, 14, 16 and 20. The other services, 2, 2C, 3,4,6 and 15 main town centre stop is located at the Winter Gardens/Abdingdon Street (Northbound and Southbound)

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Map sources for Cleveleys at grid reference SD317433 Cleveleys (with its neighbouring town of Thornton, collectively known as Thornton-Cleveleys) is a town on the Fylde Coast of Lancashire, England, about 4 miles north of Blackpool and 2 miles south of Fleetwood. ... Map sources for Cleveleys at grid reference SD317433 Cleveleys (with its neighbouring town of Thornton, collectively known as Thornton-Cleveleys) is a town on the Fylde Coast of Lancashire, England, about 4 miles north of Blackpool and 2 miles south of Fleetwood. ... Map sources for Thornton at grid reference SD339421 Thornton (with its neighbouring town of Cleveleys, together known as Thornton-Cleveleys) is a town on the Fylde coast of Lancashire, England, about 4 miles north of Blackpool and 2 miles south of Fleetwood. ... , Poulton-le-Fylde is a town within the Wyre borough of Lancashire, England. ... Blackpool North railway station is the terminus of the Blackpool branch line from Preston. ... 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An Optare Solo M990 used on the Exeter Park and Ride The Optare Solo is a low floor midibus manufactured in Leeds, UK by Optare since 1997. ... An Optare MetroRider in service with Emsworth and District at Havant Bus Station. ... Map sources for Thornton at grid reference SD339421 Thornton (with its neighbouring town of Cleveleys, together known as Thornton-Cleveleys) is a town on the Fylde coast of Lancashire, England, about 4 miles north of Blackpool and 2 miles south of Fleetwood. ... Map sources for Cleveleys at grid reference SD317433 Cleveleys (with its neighbouring town of Thornton, collectively known as Thornton-Cleveleys) is a town on the Fylde Coast of Lancashire, England, about 4 miles north of Blackpool and 2 miles south of Fleetwood. ... Bispham, Blackpool is a village roughly one-and-a-half miles north of Blackpool town centre. ... For other uses, see Tesco (disambiguation). ... 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Its departments include Accident and Emergency, the Macmillan Cancer Suite, Parkwood (Mental Health Services), a cardiac unit, and intensive care. ... Blackpool (Squires Gate) Airport (IATA: BLK, ICAO: EGNH) is a small international airport, 5 km south of Blackpool, Lancashire in north west England. ... An Optare Solo M990 used on the Exeter Park and Ride The Optare Solo is a low floor midibus manufactured in Leeds, UK by Optare since 1997. ... ASDA is a chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom offering food, clothing and general merchandise products. ... For other uses, see Tesco (disambiguation). ... The Optare Delta is a single-decker bus body produced for the DAF SB220. ... DAF SB220 in Bucharest, Romania (operated by RATB). ... Lytham St Annes is a conurbation in the Fylde district of Lancashire, England. ... Lytham St Annes is a town in the Fylde district of Lancashire, England. ... The Optare Excel was a full-size single deck bus manufactured by Optare. ... Current Booths Supermarket Logo used as of 2005 Booths is a chain of supermarkets in Northern England. ... An Optare MetroRider in service with Emsworth and District at Havant Bus Station. ... Map sources for Cleveleys at grid reference SD317433 Cleveleys (with its neighbouring town of Thornton, collectively known as Thornton-Cleveleys) is a town on the Fylde Coast of Lancashire, England, about 4 miles north of Blackpool and 2 miles south of Fleetwood. ... Bispham, Blackpool is a village roughly one-and-a-half miles north of Blackpool town centre. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Blackpool (Squires Gate) Airport (IATA: BLK, ICAO: EGNH) is a small international airport, 5 km south of Blackpool, Lancashire in north west England. ... Map sources for Lytham St Annes at grid reference SD342278 Lytham St Annes is a town in the Fylde district of Lancashire, England. ... Lytham St Annes is a town in the Fylde district of Lancashire, England. ... Lytham St Annes is a conurbation in the Fylde district of Lancashire, England. ... A Dennis Trident 2 owned by Stagecoach, UK. For 3-axle, longitudinal-engine Dennis Trident built for export, see Dennis Trident 3/Dennis Trident E500. ... The Optare Delta is a single-decker bus body produced for the DAF SB220. ... , Fleetwood is a town within the Wyre district of Lancashire, England, lying at the northwest corner of the Fylde. ... , Fleetwood is a town within the Wyre district of Lancashire, England, lying at the northwest corner of the Fylde. ... The ferryboat Dongan Hills, filled with commuters, about to dock at a New York City pier, circa 1945. ... A front shot of the Blackpool Sixth Form College The Blackpool Sixth Form College serves the Fylde peninsula and surrounding areas of the county of Lancashire, England. ... Lytham St Annes is a conurbation in the Fylde district of Lancashire, England. ... A Dennis Trident 2 owned by Stagecoach, UK. For 3-axle, longitudinal-engine Dennis Trident built for export, see Dennis Trident 3/Dennis Trident E500. ... , Poulton-le-Fylde is a town within the Wyre borough of Lancashire, England. ... Bispham, Blackpool is a village roughly one-and-a-half miles north of Blackpool town centre. ... Victoria Hospital is the main infirmary for Blackpool and the Fylde Coast, UK. Its departments include Accident and Emergency, the Macmillan Cancer Suite, Parkwood (Mental Health Services), a cardiac unit, and intensive care. ... Staining is a village just to the east of Blackpool on the Fylde coast in Lancashire, England. ... For other uses, see Tesco (disambiguation). ... An Optare MetroRider in service with Emsworth and District at Havant Bus Station. ... , Fleetwood is a town within the Wyre district of Lancashire, England, lying at the northwest corner of the Fylde. ... Map sources for Cleveleys at grid reference SD317433 Cleveleys (with its neighbouring town of Thornton, collectively known as Thornton-Cleveleys) is a town on the Fylde Coast of Lancashire, England, about 4 miles north of Blackpool and 2 miles south of Fleetwood. ... Bispham, Blackpool is a village roughly one-and-a-half miles north of Blackpool town centre. ... Stanley Park is a municipal park in the town of Blackpool in the county of Lancashire, England. ... For other uses, see Tesco (disambiguation). ... Blackpool (Squires Gate) Airport (IATA: BLK, ICAO: EGNH) is a small international airport, 5 km south of Blackpool, Lancashire in north west England. ... An Optare Solo M990 used on the Exeter Park and Ride The Optare Solo is a low floor midibus manufactured in Leeds, UK by Optare since 1997. ... Just two miles from the famous Blackpool sea-front in Lancashire, England, Blackpool Zoo provides a home to over 1500 animals from all over the world. ... Stanley Park is a municipal park in the town of Blackpool in the county of Lancashire, England. ... Unquestionably the Winter Gardens, as viewed from the west The Winter Gardens is a large complex of theatres and conference facilities in the town centre of Blackpool, England. ... Looking down to the road below through the glass floor The Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in the town of Blackpool, Lancashire, in Northern England (grid reference SD306360). ... Pleasure Beach, Blackpool (formerly Blackpool Pleasure Beach) is an amusement park in the town of Blackpool in Lancashire, England. ... Pontins is a British holiday company founded in 1946 by Fred Pontin. ... A SBS Transit 3-axle Leyland Olympian (air-conditioned) in Singapore. ...

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Fares

Routes & Paint Schemes

See also

External links

Bus types