YEOMANS 15 ENTERING HEREFORD CITY BUS STATION
Hereford, the historic cathedral city in the West Midlands, serves as the county town of Herefordshire. Situated along the River Wye, it functions as a key transport hub, linking rural communities with regional centres such as Gloucester and Cardiff.
🚌 Bus Services and Operators:
Hereford's bus network is primarily operated by:
Sargeants Brothers: A local company based in Kington, providing the majority of services within the city and some routes across Herefordshire.
Yeomans Travel Group: Consisting of Yeomans Travel and Lugg Valley Travel, providing rural services and some city services from Hereford.
Stagecoach: Operating country routes from Hereford, including the 23 to Newport (Cwmbran depot), 33 to Gloucester (Gloucester depot) and T14 to Cardiff (Merthyr Tydfil depot).
DRM Bus: An independent operator based in Bromyard, which operates a few rural services to the nearby towns of Bromyard and Ledbury.
Nick Maddy Coaches: A small independent company based in Ross-on-Wye, operating market day services into Hereford from nearby villages.
🕰️ Historical Overview:
Bus services in Hereford began in the early 20th century, with operations initially centered around St Peter's Square. In 1934, the main bus station opened, featuring five lanes of departure stands. Over the years, various operators have served the city, including Midland Red, which later became Midland Red West and eventually became part of First Bus. In 2015, First Bus closed its Hereford garage, leading to Yeomans Travel stepping in to maintain the majority of services.
📷 Bus Spotting Popularity:
For bus enthusiasts, Hereford offers a diverse range of vehicles and services to observe. The main bus station on Commercial Road serves as a focal point, with multiple operators and routes converging. The variety of liveries and bus models, including both modern and older vehicles, provides ample opportunities for photography and observation.
📝 Summary:
In summary, Hereford's rich transport history and active bus network run mostly by independent operators make it an engaging location for bus spotting enthusiasts.
Stagecoach South Wales 21357, registered BV19 LPL, a striking Volvo B8RLE with MCV Evora bodywork, crossing the iconic Bridge Street bridge over the River Wye, on a T14 into Hereford
Newport Transport Z35 (CE23ZGC), a Yutong E12 electric single-decker, loading passengers on Broad Street in Hereford while operating a 66 service to Monmouth
Maddy Coaches NM04BUS, an Optare Solo on Broad Street, seen operating a 457 service to Newent
Stagecoach West 15873, registered VX13 KFZ, a Scania ADL Enviro 400 double-decker in service on the 33 route to Gloucester, making its way along Broad Street
First Midland Red 44515 (MX10DXU), an ADL Enviro 200, departing on a 71A service to Credenhill, passing Yeomans 26 (YJ11EMK) in the City Bus Station
First Midland Red 53064 (VX53OEU), an Optare Solo, as it departs Hereford City Bus Station on a 74 service to Newton Farm
Yeomans Canyon Travel 14 (X534NWT), an Optare Solo, captured entering Hereford City Bus Station while operating the 88 service to Saxon Gate
Yeomans Canyon Travel 23 (YJ56WVW), an Optare Solo, captured at Hereford City Bus Station while operating the 79A service to Redhill
Yeomans Canyon Travel 26 (YJ11EMK), an Optare Solo, captured at Hereford City Bus Station while operating a 77A service to Bobblestock
Yeomans Canyon Travel 78 (PL06TFY), an Optare Solo, captured at Hereford City Bus Station. The bus is seen working a route 74 service to Newton Farm
DRM Bus MX61BBZ, a Wright StreetLite WF in plain white livery, pictured parked up at the Country Bus Station
DRM Bus YN07LDY, a blue and grey tri-axle Scania OmniLink, entering the Country Bus Station, carrying branding for their 476 service and preparing to operate the route to Ledbury
Sargeants Brothers of Kington YJ59GFZ, an Optare Solo, captured as it departs Hereford Country Bus Station while operating the 461 service to Llandrindod
Stagecoach South Wales 22781 (CN09 AAJ), a MAN 18.240LF with ADL Enviro 300 bodywork, captured in Hereford Country Bus Station while operating a 39 service to Brecon
Yeomans Canyon Travel 4 (FJ07TKD), a plain white Scania Caetano Levante coach, captured loading passengers at Hereford Country Bus Station while operating a National Express 444 service to London
Yeomans Canyon Travel 48 (BK15AKN), a Scania Caetano Levante 2 coach in full National Express livery, at Hereford Country Bus Station preparing to operate a 444 service to London
Yeomans Canyon Travel 49 (BK15AKO), a Scania Caetano Levante 2 coach in full National Express livery, captured at Hereford Country Bus Station while operating a C33 service to Birmingham
Stagecoach West 25217, registration VX57 OEU, an Optare Versa at the Maylord Orchards, working the 36 service to Monmouth
Stagecoach South Wales 28723, registration YN15 KFT, a Scania ADL Enviro 300 branded for the X3/X4 services, at the Maylord Orchards operating the X4 service to Cardiff
Lugg Valley Travel 116 (YJ55BHX), an Optare Solo, captured at the Maylord Orchards while operating the 76A service to Bartonsham
Lugg Valley Travel 125 (YJ58CCY), an Optare Solo at the Maylord Orchards, operating the 492 service to Leominster
1st Choice 4691HP, a striking Volvo B12B coach with Jonckheere Mistral bodywork, seen parked up at Hereford Railway Station
DRM Bus DK09DZE, a Volvo B7RLE with Wright Eclipse bodywork, in a clean white livery, captured on Station Approach Bridge, seen while not in service
DRM Bus DM63DRM, a distinctive tri-axle Scania OmniLink in their smart livery and branded for the 476 route, seen parked up at Hereford Railway Station,
Sargeants Brothers of Kington BF62 UYM, a Volvo B7RLE / MCV Evolution, captured on layover at Hereford Railway Station before operating the 461 service to Llandrindod
Yeomans Canyon Travel 88 (YJ11EHF), an Optare Solo, parked up at Hereford Railway Station while not in service
DRM Bus DM09DRM, a Scania OmniCity in distinctive pink livery, branded for routes 420 and 469, pictured not in service at St Peter’s Square
Nick Maddy Coaches YJ55YGZ, an Optare Solo still wearing the livery of its former operator, Compass Travel, captured on Union Street working a 436 service to Breinton
Yeomans Canyon Travel 73 (YE73HZZ), a Yutong E9 electric bus in Hereford City Zipper livery, captured loading passengers at Hereford Shire Hall while operating a Zipper service
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