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South Mimms, Hertfordshire
Joined July 2014
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Sullivan Buses
2 months
Our press release on the matter.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
2 years
We still have buses with drivers stuck on the M25 overnight. We will do our best, but roads may be impassable to both buses and drivers trying to get to work.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
3 years
We are getting ready to take over route 84 on Saturday 2nd April. A new timetable will be in operation.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
We regret to announce the passing of our colleague and friend Steve Simmonds. Many regulars will recognise Steve from the work he did organising and promoting bus services in Herts. Many will also remember him for the Days Out program he operated for residents in Borehamwood.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
2 months
Following discussions with TfL we are suspending our operations on routes 217, 298, 299, 327, 389, 399, W9, 605, 606, 617, 629, & 549. Our commercial services are unaffected. We will be looking to grow commercial services.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
2 years
Join us tomorrow for our first day on the 84!
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
2 years
The four buses allocated to the 84 today are ELV1, WVL1, WVL2, WVL4 (first dark green bus!). Once again the tracking on route 84 is not functioning. We have notified our supplier.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
5 years
On Saturday 20th July we will be operating our 1960s Routemaster on part of route 298. This is in conjunction with Metroline's Potters Bar Garage open day.
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@Sullivanbuses
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2 years
All school runs have been completed. Any further trips marked in the timetable as SCH will not operate. Its been quite hectic dealing with a number of schools finishing today at roughly the same time. However we have got through it!
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
6 years
A big thank you to our customers on route 217 today who traveled on our Routemaster and helped raise £75 for Red Nose Day.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
2 years
Route 306. Unfortunately their back. Temp roadworks at Bushey Arches. Traffic is flowing currently.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
We have seen a considerable upturn in the number of customers using our red buses in London this week. Please remember that buses & trains are operating for essential workers only. Stay safe and if your journey is not essential, please stay at home.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
We have received some appreciative messages about our drivers continuing to provide vital links. One of our younger passengers has put this on a stop on the B3. Thank you to all those saying thank you to our staff - it really does make a difference.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
From tomorrow we will be asking customers to enter through the middle doors on TfL services. No need to touch in. However essential journeys only please.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
2 years
You may have seen the announcement in the press regarding the £2 fare cap scheme. Unfortunately the scheme would have applied to just 3 of our 16 bus routes. We think the best way forward is for a scheme that supports the majority of bus passengers.
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Sullivan Buses
7 years
We have started the TfL 217 today. Running between Waltham Cross & Turnpike Lane. Here's our first bus.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
5 years
@metline Pic Line train has taken the wrong signal at Rayners Lane.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
2 years
We have been contacting schools this morning to confirm arrangements. One school has confirmed closure (NBS) and another confirmed open (JFS). We are awaiting others.
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Sullivan Buses
4 years
Going to Thorpe Park this Saturday? Our 950 will operate at frequent intervals from 9am. Please wear a face covering and pay by contactless. Capacity restrictions apply on the bus and in the park.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
We are now applying Zoono Z7 to our bus interiors (in line with London Underground) to prevent the spread of Covid. Zoono provides up to 30 days protection on vehicle surfaces.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
6 years
We would like to thank the residents of Little Bushey Lane #bushey who railed around to assist us to move our 306 bus which was stranded on ice. Nice to see such community spirit!! Thanks.
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
M25 at London Conley.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
Great news! Route 306. Watford Borough have agreed to remove the plant pots next week that were obstructing local buses in the High St. We are now able to start to restore our 306 to the former half-hourly day time service. New timetable will be introduced from the 1st August
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
We have been advised that Nicholas Breakspear School will be closed on Monday. Services 303, 330, 358, 355, 356 and 331 will not operate.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
5 years
Today we say goodbye to Keith Toohey. Keith was our regular driver on route 833 to St Michaels school. Keith is greatful for the retirement cards he has received. One from the pupils and the other from us. Enjoy your retirement Keith!
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
Route 950 to Thorpe Park. We are ready and waiting at Staines station! Welcome back.
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Sullivan Buses
4 years
Route 306 - as customers will be aware Uno, Red Rose and ourselves have been having issues with access to the High Street in Watford. We have an online meeting with the Council later today to try to get the issue of the errant plant pots removed. @WatfordCouncil
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
Thorpe Park reopens on the 4th July to pre-booked ticket holders. The good news is routes 950 & 951 will also restart from the same date! The 950 runs frequently from Staines Stn and the 951 provides one journey Mon-Sat from Watford. Timetable below:
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
2 months
Car driver has moved after some persuasion from his wife but promised to return. Route 389 will not serve Westcombe Drive (or Underhill & Barnet Lane) for the remainder of the day but will divert via Fairfield Way. Clues are included as to who to blame.
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2 months
Route 389 (and consequentially route 399) is currently blocked on Westcombe Drive by inconsiderate residents parking, people who clearly have no need for a bus! Hopefully assistance will arrive shortly, police have been called.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
A very nice writeup in the local papers about our friend & colleague Steve Simmonds who sadly passed away last week. Steve was very well known for his work locally.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
As 'lockdown' measures are starting to be eased and more shops are opening, from the 15th June the 306 will return to every 30 mins during the peak hours! New timetable available soon.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
You can now track our buses on the site. For the 306 click - . For the 398 click - .
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
3 months
A summary of changes to our commercial services in September.
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
@RedRoseDart This one E36 came back today and joins E35 in the depot. Theres a fair amount of work still to do, including fitting Hanover blinds and ticket machines (oh, and removing the plastic screen).
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Sullivan Buses
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We will be attending Metrolines Potters Bar Open Day with our 1960s Routemaster this Saturday. TfL have granted permission to use the Routemaster on the 298.
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
Goods news! Thanks to our friends at Ticketer we now have the tracker on route 84 working.
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Sullivan Buses
3 years
Our new route 84 timetable has now been published! Its available on our website at:
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5 months
Routes 84, 298 & 398. We have an overturned car in Darkes Lane, Potters Bar near the station. Buses are on diversion and are likely to be delayed.
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Sullivan Buses
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Route B3 in Well End. We have salted the junction of Alexander Road and Potters Lane. B3 is now reinstated to Well End.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
We are sure we don't need to advise our customers the need to wear a face covering when on public transport. However some people are exempt. TfL have produced a badge which can we worn by customers with exemptions. Details at:
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
Route 306. Access has now been restored to bus stop F in Watford High Street. Buses are now starting from the High St.
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Sullivan Buses
10 months
We are now issuing new style student season tickets. These new style season tickets are being issued as part of a trial ahead of next summers planned roll out. If you receive a new style pass you should tap on to the drivers ticket machine when boarding.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
Our TfL buses are returning to front door boarding from this Saturday (6th June). Please ensure you tap in when you board.
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Sullivan Buses
7 years
We will be operating our former London Routemaster on route 306 today! Bus will operate to Sunday times.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
1 year
Our commercial services will be operating to a Sunday Service on Good Friday & Easter Monday. We wish all our customers a happy Easter!
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Sullivan Buses
4 years
On Government advice some bus services will become either wholly or partly dedicated as school bus services. On these services only pupils will be admitted. These will mostly be shown in the timetable as Sch (service operating on a schoolday only)
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Sullivan Buses
4 years
Summary update on School Bus Services W/C 4th Jan. Mainstream services will operate as normal.
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Sullivan Buses
6 years
Due to the Royal Wedding, revised arrangements are in place at Staines Railway Station. Buses will load in Kingston Rd (outside the rail stn) and on return set down in the Bus Station. Please follow signage to the revised bus stopping locations. #thorpepark @THORPEPARK
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Sullivan Buses
6 years
Look out for our Routemaster this morning. Doing 07:55 Tesco. And 09:05 ex Watford!
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Sullivan Buses
4 years
We are ready to return to front door boarding from tomorrow. Please remember to tap your Oyster or contactless card on the reader.
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
As part of the special event in Borehamwood on Sunday, the Town Council & the Mayor will be unveiling a public bench in honor of our former colleague Steve Simmons who passed away last year. 12:00 Barham Avenue bus stop.
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Sullivan Buses
5 years
Armistice Day - our drivers will be asked to observe the 2 minutes silence at 11am this morning. Drivers will be asked to stop where its safe to do so.
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Sullivan Buses
5 years
Yesterday was the worse traffic congestion we have experienced in twenty years. Caused due to an RTC on the M25 near Potters Bar. Our thoughts are with those involved. And a big thanks to all our customers and staff who endured delayed journeys yesterday as a result.
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
Route 306. Significant delays continue in the Bushey Arches area due to roadworks.
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Sullivan Buses
4 years
If you are using our red buses from Monday (20/4), the front doors will be sealed to protect our drivers. Please enter through the middle door.
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
Did your child leave a guitar on one of our buses yesterday? If so, please contact us on lostproperty @sullivanbuses .com
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Sullivan Buses
4 years
Following the reduction in social distancing, we can now carry more people on our buses! Double decks upto 35 and single decks upto 18.
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Sullivan Buses
3 years
Route B77 Wednesday 7th April - please note that all departures will be 2 1/2 hours later than normal.
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Sullivan Buses
5 years
Morning- We have returned to the schoolday schedule today. Route 951 will not operate until Saturday.
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
Traffic is now easing around South Mimms and it seems the M25 has re-opened!
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
Travelling to Thorpe Park this week? Mon - Sat Route 951 will operate from Watford The railway will operate a Saturday service on Thurs/Fri (2/3 June). No trains to Staines Station on Sunday 5th June due to engineering works. Buses from Hounslow.
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Sullivan Buses
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@BusAndTrainUser @piccadillyline RF - We are aware of service extras today on the 29, 91, H91, 121, 184 & 298. Possibly more elsewhere. Diversion via Oakwood is due to a burst watermain in Chaseside. Enjoy!
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Sullivan Buses
5 years
London's Bus services will likely reduce on weekdays to a Saturday service from the 23rd March. Our Hertfordshire services will continue to operate to the normal Mon-Fri schedule. School buses will also continue to operate where schools remain open. Further info when we get it.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
6 years
@CLondoner92 @citytransportin @cycleoptic @comadad @IslingtonBC @ADLbus We haven’t! We have been filming on a Bollywood movie in Central London.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
3 years
@sean_387 Thanks! The route inside Herts will continue with the 84 number.
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Sullivan Buses
2 months
@LuperSoop21 Well spotted! Been a bit busy this week. Will amend.
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
Apologies for the delays on route 398, this has been caused by an inconsiderate driver being unable to reverse a few feet to let the bus through and instead, abandoned her car in the middle of the road to take her children to school on Blanche Lane!!
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4 months
Routes 306A, 347, 398 and 833 are affected by the closure of Aldenham Road westbound. Buses are being delayed and diverted.
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
Thorpe Parks 2022 season ends today. :-( Route 950 will continue to operate until 22:00hrs. Routes 950 & 951 will return next season. We look forward to seeing you next year.
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
Following the removal of the planters in Watford High Street, route 306 will return to every 30 mins (Mon-Sat daytime) from the 1st August. Timetable will be on our website in a few days, and timetables on buses from Monday.
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Sullivan Buses
6 years
We are getting ready for the Borehamwood Carnival! Bus has been loaned for two local good causes.
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Sullivan Buses
3 years
@RedRoseDart Four of the five E400 buses (E35-37 & 59) are still in the paint shop but should hopefully be with us for the start of schools on the 19th April. In the meantime we hope to use WVL2-4, plus ELV1, DEL1 & WVL1 as needed. Sundays may be covered by single deckers.
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
Route 84 - due to the closure of Potters Bar High Street, buses are currently terminating and starting at Potters Bar Station.
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Sullivan Buses
4 years
Chase Side in Southgate is currently blocked by an RTC. Routes 298 and 299 are both diverted via Bramley Road and Chase Road in both directions between Cat Hill roundabout and Southgate Stn.
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Sullivan Buses
2 years
Next week will be a Non-School week. Journeys in the timetable marked SCH will not operate. Thr/Fri are Bank Holidays so a Sunday service will operate. Route 951 (Watford - Thorpe Park) will operate all week.
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Sullivan Buses
1 year
School Closures this week. We have been advised that Queens, St Michaels & Nicholas Breakspear Schools will be closed on Wednesday (5) & Friday (7). As a result the associated school buses will not operate.
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Sullivan Buses
5 years
Happy New Year from all at Sullivan Buses Just a reminder that there is no service on the 306, 398 or B3 today
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Sullivan Buses
5 years
Route 217 is suffering with server delays due to road works at Waltham Abbey which is causing delays of over an hour and also delays at the Great Cambridge Roundabout which is also causing delays of an hour.
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Sullivan Buses
5 years
Some of our drivers were very late back yesterday and will need to take their legal between shift breaks. This might mean we have some late running this morning - we are doing our best to cover as many services as we can.
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Sullivan Buses
3 years
Sullivan Buses would like to wish all our customers, staff & friends a Happy New Year.
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Sullivan Buses
4 years
Aldenham Road outside Queens Sch is now open!
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Sullivan Buses
4 years
We are now rolling out new ticket machines on our green bus fleet which accept contactless payments. The double fleet (operating mostly on schools) will for the foreseeable future only accept cash payments.
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5 years
Good morning, All of our routes are currently running well with no reported problems.
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Sullivan Buses
3 years
Our Herts services running well this morning with no known cancellations.
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Sullivan Buses
4 years
Route 306 1450 departure from Tesco Borehamwood and the 1540 from Watford will not run. Apologies.
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Sullivan Buses
1 year
Next week we return to a schoolday schedule. However on Monday the following schools are closed: STAGS, New Greens, NBS & JFS. As a result buses to these schools will not operate.
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Sullivan Buses
3 years
Our bus tracker is now back on line and can be found at .
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8 months
Well done to our friends at NBS school for such a marvelous achievement. Nicholas Breakspear School 'delighted' with new Ofsted rating
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2 years
Routes 217 & 327. The road has now reopened in both directions following an earlier shifted load. Apologies for the delay.
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6 years
CocaCola truck is creating a bit of a stir at Borehamwood Tesco.
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Sullivan Buses
3 years
In line with the Governments Covid relaxations, from Monday 17th the restrictions on the reduced numbers of passengers that can be carried, will be abolished on our commercial services. Standee passengers cannot be carried and rearward facing seats will remain out of use.
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5 years
Watford High Street as re-opened, route 306 will return to normal line of route
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Sullivan Buses
10 months
Our commercial bus services over the Christmas/New Years holiday:
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Sullivan Buses
3 months
From September the journey from Borehamwood to Queens' will be renumbered 397. The bus will start at Tescos Borehamwood. However students in Potters Bar & the east of Borehamwood can use route 398 to reach Tescos. The same bus will be used for the remainder of the journey.
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2 months
398 and 84 Route currently experiencing delays due to on going roadworks along Mutton Lane junction with Cranborne Rd. tailback to Laurel Fields.
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Sullivan Buses
5 years
South Mimms Services. We seem to have faulty traffic lights on the roundabout. Q’s forming on the approach’s. This may delay some buses leaving the depot.
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8 months
Route 306 Allum lane - Elstree Hill - A41 - Elstree Rd traffic. further delays Watford - Bushey Arches
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@Sullivanbuses
Sullivan Buses
4 years
TfL have asked us to operate 1 school bus on each school route next week for the benefit of pupils who may need to attend schools. In cases where there are multiple buses, this will be the last scheduled bus in the timetable.
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