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The origins of Ipswich Buses can be traced to November 1903 when Ipswich Corporation commenced operating trams. In 1923 the trams were replaced by
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In February 2016, a deal was finalised to take over the staff, bus routes and most vehicles of independent operator Carter's Coach Services.
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took over the service. In November 2013 Ipswich Buses recommenced operating the park and ride service. In July 2017
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As at April 2023 Ipswich Buses operate 37 town, country, and school routes.
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and surrounding villages. Its depot is situated in Constantine Road, near
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First Group takes over Ipswich park & ride in July with fewer buses
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in a livery commemorating Ipswich Buses' 120th anniversary in July 2023
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also operate bus services in the town on complementary routes.
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As at April 2023 the fleet consisted of 74 coaches and buses.
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Bus services, Contracts, Rail Replacement & Private Hire
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Scania OmniCity
Ipswich Borough Council
www.ipswichbuses.co.uk
Ipswich
Suffolk
Ipswich Borough Council
buses throughout the town
Ipswich Town's
Portman Road
First Norfolk & Suffolk
Buses in Ipswich

Roe
Leyland Atlantean

Optare Excel
trolleybuses
Transport Act 1985
park & ride
Suffolk County Council
First Eastern Counties
First Norfolk & Suffolk
Trolleybuses in Ipswich
List of bus operators of the United Kingdom


Companies House extract company no 2000058
"Ipswich Buses marks 120 years of history"

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