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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Uni life isn’t just lectures — it’s late nights, early mornings, hidden gems and last-minute plans. Wherever your day (or night!) takes you, we’ll get you there. Academic Year Pass just £299 gives you unlimited travel to University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent campuses! www.nctx.co.uk/unipass

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Uni Academic Passes

Get your Academic Year Pass with NCT and never miss a ride to lectures, Notts hidden gems, or Ocean Wednesday!

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Caught up in the City Centre disruption this afternoon? Receive personalised notifications direct to your phone through the NCTX Buses app. Download and sign up by clicking here: www.nctx.co.uk/personalised...

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Personalised Travel Notifications

Keep up to date with disruptions personalised to the stops and services you use!

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Cropwell Bishop, Cotgrave and Tollerton join the NCT bus network tomorrow on our extended Green 11.💚 More info: nctx.co.uk/11extension

Greeh 11 electric bus at Cotgrave country park

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ALBUM Bus @albumbus.co.uk · 01/08/2025

Rivendell joins @nct-buses.bsky.social network! Two new services, 7 days a week, £2.50 fares, and free travel passes for residents. 🔗 Full details here: bit.ly/4ouqQzZ #Rivendell #NottinghamBuses #PublicTransport

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ALBUM Bus @albumbus.co.uk · 29/07/2025

#ALBUMMember @nct-buses.bsky.social raised £725 for Child Bereavement UK at its Staff Fun Day. A brilliant event combining fun, family & fundraising. 👏 Big thanks to Tommy Thompson Boxing Club for their support for a charity close to their hearts. Read the full story: bit.ly/3IRlZIt

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Rivendell joins the City Bus Network a week today! Find out more about your Lilac Line 24 and Red Line 45 services here: nctx.co.uk/rivendell

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ALBUM Bus @albumbus.co.uk · 17/07/2025

One of @nct-buses.bsky.social electric Blue Line buses now proudly carries the name of Tony Miller, a lifelong #Nottingham resident and dedicated community champion of St Ann’s. A fitting tribute to a man who gave so much to his neighbourhood. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4eYF9sc #BusNaming #ALBUMMember

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ALBUM Bus @albumbus.co.uk · 03/07/2025

At @nct-buses.bsky.social women are leading in all departments, from on the road, in operations and behind key wellbeing initiatives. Today we celebrate Zohra, Natalie and Alison for their contribution to the industry. bit.ly/448qW8c #AllChangePlease #WomenInTransport

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Head to Arnot Hill Park this Saturday, 21st June, for Gedling Borough Council’s Arnold Summer Fair! The event runs from 11am to 5pm and promises a free day of family fun, events, workshops and live music from the main stage. Take Lilac 25, Grey 53/4 or Lime 58 to Nottingham Road 🚌

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ALBUM Bus @albumbus.co.uk · 27/05/2025

#ALBUMMembers @nct-buses.bsky.social‬ & Adverta sign a 5 year ad deal! Meaning smarter local ads and support for lower fares. Community-first, business-smart. Read more: more: bit.ly/4kwMBwF #Nottingham #BusAdvertising #PublicTransport #SMEsInTransport

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Get your business seen with Adverta high-impact bus advertising across Nottingham! Trusted by NCT for 27+ years, with options for all budgets. Let your brand move with the city. More info: landing.cpmedia.co.uk/nottingham-b...

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ALBUM Bus @albumbus.co.uk · 22/05/2025

Take a moment to join Leon Daniels OBE as he chats with ALBUM Chair David Astill about the future of local bus services on this episode of Lunch with Leon. 🎧 Listen now: apple.co/4kubPLx

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Gedling Country Park is an ideal place to enjoy a lovely walk, grab a bite to eat and drink at the on site cafe, admire views across the county and let the kids have a play on the park. Easy to reach with buses up to every 30 minutes on Sky Blue 61.

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ALBUM Bus @albumbus.co.uk · 02/05/2025

🎤 Introducing our esteemed speakers at #ALBUMConference2025 We can’t wait to hear what this amazing line-up has to say on stage! bit.ly/4lWdECu 🎟️ Secure your spot now - Sales close 7th May 2025! #ALBUM2025 #TransportInnovation

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ALBUM Bus @albumbus.co.uk · 05/05/2025

Final call for your #ALBUMConference2025 tickets! Don't miss the bus industry event of the year! 📅 May 12–14 | East Midlands Conference Centre 🎟️ Secure your spot now - Ticket Sales close 7th May 2025! bit.ly/3RHXoHm #ALBUM2025 #TransportInsights

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Early May Bank Holiday is approaching - a Sunday service will operate on 5th May and our Travel Centre & Call Centre will be closed. Navy 49X to Boots will operate: ➡️ From City at 5:30, 8:11, 13:15 ➡️ From Boots Site at 6:13, 14:13, 17:18, 22:13 ℹ️ www.nctx.co.uk/may-bank-holidays-2025

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May Bank Holidays 2025

How our services are operating over the May Bank Holiday weekends, as well as the opening hours of our Call Centre and Travel Centre

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Big words behind a screen don’t make a big person. Show respect wherever you are—on the bus or online.

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ALBUM Bus @albumbus.co.uk · 15/04/2025

#ALBUMMember @nct-buses.bsky.social‬ zero-emission fleet has now completed over 870,000 miles! Cutting carbon, cleaning the air & transforming travel around #Nottingham. A brilliant milestone in the journey to Net Zero. 🔗 Read More: bit.ly/3G62FG2 #ElectricBuses #PublicTransport

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

It's #Easter next weekend. There are changes to our bus service levels and opening hours of the Call Centre and Travel Centre between 18-21 April inclusive. Find out more here: nctx.co.uk/easter

Easter graphic with eggs, chicks and bunnies

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Exploring Nottingham this Easter half-term? 🚌🐰 Get around easily with the NCTX Buses App – plan your journey, buy tickets, check live departures, and stay ahead of disruptions with personalised travel alerts! 📲 Download now: nctx.co.uk/app

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Looking for half-term plans? 🦌🐰 Head to Wollaton Hall for Easter activities on Pink 30! Don’t miss out on the fun – grab a discounted Grouprider for just £6, reduced until 21st April inclusive. More info: wollatonhall.org.uk/easter-half-...

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Today, we’re marking one year since our first electric buses entered service in Nottingham! 🥳 One year on, they’ve: 🛣️ Travelled 870,980 miles 🌍 Prevented 1,263 tonnes of CO2e being emitted 👥 Carried 3.8 million passengers Read more here: www.nctx.co.uk/electric-bus...

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Nottingham City Transport Marks One Year of Electric Bus Success

NCT marks one year of electric buses in service, with 3.8m passengers and 1,263 tonnes of CO2e saved across 870,980 miles.

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Hop Into Easter Fun with Discounted Grouprider Tickets! 🐰 From Saturday 5th April until Monday 21st April 2025 inclusive, the price will be: 🚌 Grouprider – £6 instead of £9 🚌 Network Grouprider – £9 instead of £13 More info: nctx.co.uk/Easter-Group...

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Hop Into Easter Fun with Discounted Grouprider Tickets!

This Easter half-term, group travel just got even better with discounted Grouprider tickets!

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

More brand new buses for Clifton and The Meadows take to the streets today, as electric buses start on Navy 48! In addition to new buses, we’re also boosting the frequency to every 15 minutes on Monday to Saturday daytimes!

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ALBUM Bus @albumbus.co.uk · 27/03/2025

ALBUM is proud to celebrate the achievements of 8 of our #Members in the 2024 'Your Bus Journey survey' by Transport Focus: High Peak, Compass Travel, Ipswich Buses, @nct-buses.bsky.social McGills Bus Service, @lothianbuses.bsky.social Newport Bus & Cardiff Bus 👏 Read more: bit.ly/41VCDfS

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

NCT Named Best City Operator in the latest Transport Focus survey! With a 91% satisfaction rating, we're proud to lead the way in high-quality, reliable public transport for Nottingham. Read more here: nctx.co.uk/NCT-Named-Be...

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Nottingham City Transport Named Best City Operator and Celebrates Improved Customer Satisfaction in Latest Independent Transport Focus Results

NCT celebrates the highest customer satisfaction score of any UK city operator in the latest Transport Focus survey.

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Last Friday, NCT unveiled its latest brand new zero emission electric buses in Clifton! 🚌 These buses are already running on Navy Line 3, 3A, and will be introduced on Navy Line 48 from Sunday 30th March. Read the full story here: nctx.co.uk/Clifton-Bus-...

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Nottingham City Transport Celebrates Clifton Bus Upgrade Unveiling 48th Electric Bus Destined for Route 48!

NCT unveils new zero-emission electric buses, joined by MP Lilian Greenwood & the Sandall family in Clifton.

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

From 30th March, Green 5A will serve Buckfast Way in Abbey Park every hour during the daytime, bringing buses closer to residents. This improvement follows requests from locals residents & councillors, with Nottinghamshire County Council installing a new bus stop. ℹ️ www.nctx.co.uk/Better-Bus-S...

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Abbey Park Benefits from Better Bus Service

New Green 5A will serve the Buckfast Way turning circle in Abbey Park every hour during the daytime.

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

📢 As part of our service changes from Sunday, 30th March 2025, Red Line 50 will be renumbered to Red Line 45 to ensure consecutive service numbers serve common areas. No changes to the route or timetable—just a new number. More details: nctx.co.uk/service-chan...

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

We have undertaken our annual review of fares, which will see some prices change from Sunday 30th March 2025. For full details about our new fares, head to nctx.co.uk/farechange

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Fare Change 30th March 2025

We have undertaken our annual review of fares, which will see some prices change from Sunday 30 March 2025.

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

After an incredible 40 years with NCT, we say farewell to Kevin Ward as he retires! From Driver to Commercial Services Manager, his contributions have shaped NCT. Thank you, Kevin—enjoy your well-earned retirement!

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

We regularly review our network and will be making changes to some services from Sunday, 30th March 2025. New timetables are now available on our website and in the NCTX Buses app. Further details on the changes are here: www.nctx.co.uk/service-chan...

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Service Change from 30th March 2025

Summary of service changes from Sunday 30th March 2025.

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Bulwell, your buses have been upgraded! 🚌💛 Join us this Saturday to check out the new electric buses now in service on the Yellow 70 and 71 routes. 📅 Saturday 8th March 🕙 10am - 1pm 📍 Bulwell Market A bus will be on display for you to view and board.

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Carl, one of our incredible drivers. While on his break, he sprang into action when a choking teenager ran to him for help. Thanks to his quick response, he performed the Heimlich manoeuvre and saved a life.

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

We’re taking our success on the road with a special Celebration Bus! 🚌🎉 This bus celebrates our incredible employees, whose dedication helped us achieve a record-breaking sixth win as UK Bus Operator of the Year. Read more here: nctx.co.uk/Celebration-...

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Sky Blue 61 just got an upgrade! 🩵 Serving Mapperley, Woodborough, Lambley, and Calverton, our brand-new electric buses are on the roads—bringing a smoother ride that's sure to make you say wow 👀

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Weekend Plans? Travel Together for Less! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💙 It’s the final weekend of discounted group tickets —perfect for family trips, date nights & catching up with friends! ✅ £6 Grouprider | ✅ £9 Network Grouprider Valid until Sunday 23rd Feb inc. More info: nctx.co.uk/February-Offer

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

As proud sponsors of Blidworth Bengals U9s FC, we’re celebrating their unbeaten season and victory in the Young Elizabethan League Winter Division 6 Red! 🏆⚽ Last weekend, they received their trophies from David McGoldrick of Notts County at the Royal Concert Hall.

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Fully charged and ready to go! 🚌💙 Our Navy 3 electric buses are prepped in the garage and hit the roads tomorrow! Spot them serving Wilford Lane, Ruddington, and Clifton. And there’s more to come — Navy 48 goes electric at the end of March.

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

We’re on the lookout for the next cohort of apprentices! 🔧 Join NCT as an Apprentice PCV Technician, working on diesel, bio-gas & electric buses. Gain hands-on experience while earning a Level 3 PCV Technician qualification. More info: www.nctx.co.uk/nct-recruiti...

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Good Morning! We’re bringing some sunshine to the roads today with our brand new electrics out! ☀️ Spot them on the Yellow 70 and 71, serving Sherwood Rise, Basford, and Bulwell 🚌💛

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Congratulations to Zohra Rani, NCT Bus Driver of the Year 2025! 🏆 Recognised at our Annual Excellence Awards, Zohra’s dedication to passenger safety and comfort, alongside her outstanding 92% mystery traveller score, earned her this prestigious title. More here: www.nctx.co.uk/Excellence-A...

Driver of the Year Zohra with her award, certificate and trophy

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Our Annual Excellence Awards were held at Nottingham's Albert Hall Conference Centre on Sunday 9th February 2025, where we celebrated the incredible contributions of our colleagues across NCT 🎉 For the full story, visit: nctx.co.uk/Excellence-A...

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Discounted Groupriders are back for February Half-Term! 🚌 ✅ Grouprider - £6 (was £8.50) ✅ Network Grouprider - £9 (was £12.50) Offer valid from Sat 15th – Sun 23rd February 2025 inc. Grouprider covers up to 5 people (min 1 adult, max 2). More info: www.nctx.co.uk/February-Offer

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Despite the cold temperatures on Saturday, it was great to meet and chat with so many residents of West Bridgford as we celebrated the Bridgford Bus Upgrade! Find out more: www.nctx.co.uk/nottinghams-...

NCT bus launch with a green electric bus and members of the NCT team

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Your Bridgford Bus just got an upgrade! 💚 The next batch of our Green electric buses are now on the roads. Spot them on the 5, 7, 8, or 9 routes. Join us on Saturday, 8am-1pm, as we officially celebrate their launch! www.nctx.co.uk/West-Bridgfo...

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Yesterday, NCT was honoured to name a bus after Roy Brooks-Porter, winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award at the @nottmhospitals.bsky.social People First Recognition Awards! For 15 years, Roy has inspired both staff and patients with his tireless volunteer work: www.nctx.co.uk/Roy-Voluntee...

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Double-decker honour for 84-year-old ‘beacon of inspiration’

An 84-year-old hospital volunteer got a double-decker bus named after him after 15 years of dedication to staff and patients.

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

The first of the next batch of electric buses have now arrived and will soon be entering service on the Green Line! 🚌 Learn more about our electric buses here: nctx.co.uk/electricbus

Electric single deck bus in green livery

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

If you're waiting at an unlit stop during these darker evenings, brighten the way by waving your phone torch as the bus approaches. Remember to rotate the light gradually as the bus draws near, being mindful not to shine it directly into the driver's eyes.

Image showing someone using their mobile phone light to direct a driver

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Nottingham City Transport @nct-buses.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

With the NCTX Buses app, you can receive free direct travel alert notifications about the services and stops you use the most. Find out more here: www.nctx.co.uk/personalised...

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Personalised Travel Notifications

Keep up to date with disruptions personalised to the stops and services you use!

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