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STANDARD CODES

This section lists all the codes used in our timetables and gives an explanation of their meaning.

D - Daily. Th - Thursdays.

M - Mondays. F - Fridays.

T - Tuesdays. S - Saturdays.

W - Wednesdays. Su - Sundays

Journeys which operate only on certain days of the week carry a combination of the above abbreviations. (eg TTh indicatesTuesdays and Thursdays only, MF indicates Mondays and Fridays only, M-S indicates Monday to Saturday only).

SC - Coaches providing this service are normally in the blue & yellow livery of Scottish Citylink Coaches.

MB - Coaches providing this service are normally in the blue livery of megabus.com

PA - Coaches providing this service are normally in the blue & yellow livery of Parks of Hamilton1234 Times shown in light italics are approximate times only and passengers wishing to board at these points are advised to be at the pick up point 5 minutes prior to the time shown.

A tinted background behind a journey on a timetable indicates that the journey either does not operate on every daycovered by that timetable or does not operate throughout the period indicated on that table. Tints are used on fare tablesto make them easier to read.Other symbols used are explained on appropriate pages.

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ADVICE ON TICKETS

This section gives some helpful advice on how to issue tickets. Please remember that we are here to help you do this. If youneed advice, please call STAR Helpdesk on 0141 332 9636. Lines are open Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm.There are 5 different types of tickets: printed tickets issued through STAR, e tickets, p tickets, text tickets, handwritten U Vtickets and ERG tickets.

Figure 1: Example of printed ticket

ANDREW CUSTOMER

From: [email protected]

Sent: 2 October 2003 16:21

To: [email protected]

Thank you for booking with Scottish Citylink.

This email is your ticket. Please print it out and present it to your coach driver at the time of travel.

e-Ticket

Ticket No : S2060

Date of Transaction : 02/10/2003

Time of Transaction : 15:23

Customer Information

Title : Mr

First Name : A

Surname : Customer

Address line 1 : 22 Any Street

Address line 2 : Suburb

Town / City : Glasgow

County / State / Province :

Post Code : G62 3HG

Country :

Passenger Information

Total No of Passengers : 1

Total Fare Paid : £1.00

Journey Details

From : GLASGOW,Buchanan Bus Stn

To : ABERDEEN,Guild St Bus Stn

Service No : 990

Departure Date : 10/10/2003

Departure Time : 10:10

Arrival Date : 10/10/2003

Arrival Time : 13:45

Booking Ref : ABCD

Terms & Conditions

The following special conditions apply to the issues of e-Tickets and, where appropriate, constitute amendments to the ScottishCitylink Coaches Ltd General Conditions of Carriage, which apply in all other respects:

1. No refunds will be made in relation to e-Tickets whether before or after the date of travel.

2. As with any other ticket purchased in relation to travel on any one of Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd services, e-Ticketsare not transferable and are only valid on the journey for which they were booked.

3. No amendments can be made in relation to e-Tickets.

4. e-Tickets are like any other ticket purchased in relation to travel on Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd services - if youcannot produce a valid ticket you will not be able to travel.

5. If we have reason to suspect the fraudulent issue of an e-Ticket, we reserve the right to confiscate it and prevent youfrom travelling on our services. In such an event we reserve the right to take further proceedings should we see fit. Norefund will be made in relation to any e-Ticket confiscated under this special condition 5.

Please Note - we do not recommend that customers use the e-Ticket option when their travel details are likely to change due tofactors beyond their control. If you believe this to be the case you should where possible either arrange delivery of thetickets by post or collect the tickets.

Figure 2:

Example of

Super Single e-ticket

(This will usually be

an A4 sheet of paper)

Ticket Number:S2702800

Depart: Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stn

To: Edinburgh Bus Stn St Andrew Sq

On: 05/04/2010 at:14:30:00Service: 900 Brand: SC Board Ref: OSXX

No of Passenger: 1

Ticket Type: SINGLE

Fare Paid: GBP 6.00

Promo Id:

PORTION: 1 of 1

Sent By:POINT OF SALE

Aiden ProctorKillermont Street

GlasgowG2 3NW Method of Payment: AGENT

Total Sale Amount: GBP 6.00

Date of Sale: 05/03/2010

Trans Id: 3017641


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Figure 3: Example of a Text ticket

Text ticketing is our way of delivering tickets to customers who buy their tickets on

line or via our call centre. In addition to the existing methods of delivery,

customers will also have the option of having their ticket reference

sent to their mobile phone as a text message for just 10p per ticket. The customer

simply shows the reference code to the driver on board the coach who checks it

against the booking list for the journey.

Drivers should follow the procedure below when presented with a text ticket:

• Please ensure that the text message has a heading of Citylink and nothing else,

this is the only text message that is valid.

• Details of text tickets purchased will be included in the driver’s pick up list.

Please ensure you have a copy before you start the journey.

• Each text ticket will have an individual reference. When presented with a text

ticket please check that this reference is on the pick up list and score off as

appropriate.

• If you are presented with a text ticket not listed please phone Control.

Hand written UV tickets should only be issues whan a sales agent is unable to issue a P-ticket. Simply fill in the tickets asshown on the STAR ticket issue screen. The UV tickets will come to you shrink wrapped and security checked in bundles of100 tickets. You should try and maintain stocks sufficient to cover a monthly period of sales. Remember, if you lose thesetickets you will be charged the appropriate amount. Open the pack and verify the serial numbers. Once the ticket stock issigned over to you, then it becomes your responsibility. It is advisable to keep unused tickets out of reach of the public.

The ticket consists of

a. Front coverUseful information for the customer is printed on the inside.

b. Audit copy (Endorsed “Not valid for travel”)This is the copy of the ticket you complete. The red waxing on the rear of each voucher transmits the informationthrough to each voucher. The audit copy is sent in at the end of each month with your Agency Sales statement.

c. Agency Copy (Endorsed “Not valid for travel”)This copy you keep with your copy of the Agency Sales statement as a record of the transaction. You should decide howlong these are to be kept for accountancy or taxation purposes.

d. Travel tickets (1 to 4 - “The only tickets valid for travel”)Each page has a journey section and a highlighted reservation reference valid for each section of the journey. Traveltickets not necessary for the journey must be withdrawn and attached to the Agency Sales statement.

e. Customer Receipt (Endorsed “Not valid for travel”)The inside back cover of the ticket booklet is the customer receipt and shows the full detail of the sale.

Figure 4: Hand written UV ticket


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CONCESSION TICKETS FOR AGENTSAll agents wishing to travel on Scottish Citylink services can apply for a free concession ticket. All agency staff are eligiblefor concession tickets. The following rules will apply for all concession tickets:

1. All requests must be made by email to [email protected] at least 7 days prior to travel.

2. Concession tickets are available to agency staff only.

3. Concession are only available on Scottish Citylink services within Scotland and are not valid on National Express or on services operated in conjunction with Ulsterbus.

4. Concession tickets are limited to ten per agency per year.

5. Staff requiring further tickets can apply for discounted tickets at approximately 20% reductions on normal adult fares.

Any questions relating to concession travel should be made to the helpdesk by email to [email protected] or by phone on 0141 332 9636.

Figure 5: ERG Tickets

HOW TO UPGRADE TICKETS IN STARIf you are amending or booking an open dated return which incurs an excess fare you have to print or hand write a new ticket showing the upgrade fare.

The following procedure should be followed when upgrading a ticket:

Logon to STAR and search for the ticket using the basket admin function and then select the amend or validate return function.

The system will ask you to enter the journey details. Select the journey and then select the continue button. The system will then calculate the appropriate fare.

The upgrade fare will be shown in the system as an admin fee.

Select the “Check out” button to process the amendment fee and complete the transaction.

Tickets issued by drivers with ERG machines look like the example below.


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ON BUS PROCEDURE FOR RECORDING TICKETS

This section summarises what tickets should be recorded on bus by the driver.

1. All tickets should be recorded through the ERG machine

All tickets include the following with further details included below.

The follow pre-purchased tickets must be recorded through the ERG ticket machine:

• ERG returns or multi-journey tickets presented by the passenger, purchased in advance of this journey (excluding where a passenger is transferring from one service to another on the same ticket.)

• A concession booking.

• Explorer Pass

• Season Tickets (including Zone Cards, BAA Staff Travel Card)

• 10 journey tickets (STAR or ERG)

• Scotrail through-travel tickets on services 915, 916, 917 & 961

• Scotrail products: Freedom of Scotland & Highland Rover.

• All other tickets issued through STAR or on manual tickets

• E-Tickets / P-Tickets

• Text Tickets (M-Tickets)

• Transfer tickets (see below).

• Megabus Booking

When a pre-purchased ticket is recorded on the bus, it must be done so on first presentation from the passenger’s point oforigin to their ultimate destination.

Citylink pre-printed tickets, E-Tickets or P-Tickets should be marked as used by either a clear strike through pen mark or tear.

2. Megabus Bookings

All Megabus tickets are sold as single tickets. Drivers will be presented with a booking reference which can be presented onany media but will always appear in a standard format, as follows:

1-4855-150411-M11-2300-GLA-LON

This information should be checked, preferably against a loading chart, to ensure passenger is booked on the journey whichthey are boarding.

The passenger should be recorded through the ERG machine using the USE>Megabus function unless they are a concession.See below for concession tickets.

1 -

Booking No Booking ref Date of Travel

Service number ofjourney

Departuretime frompassengersorigin

Passengersorigin

Passengersdestination

4855 - 150411 - M11 2300 GLA LON


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3. Citylink Bookings Standard Singles

Citylink pre-printed tickets will mostly appear on credit card sized tickets. The correct date and time of travel should bechecked and cross-referenced with the loading sheet. On regular services passengers with full price standard tickets for anearlier or later journey on the same route on the same day may be carried providing there is space available.

The passenger should be recorded through the ERG machine unless they are a concession. See below for concession tickets.This should be recorded using the USE>Citylink option. The ticket should be marked to show it has been used.

A single fare issued on the bus will automatically record the passenger journey.

4. Super Singles

Super Singles are Citylink’s cheapest special offer fares. A Super Single is denoted on the ticket next to ‘Promotion id’. Thesetickets can be journey or time specific and, as such, anybody with a Super Single can ONLY travel on the journey they havebooked on, unless their journey has been cancelled. If a passenger is travelling with a Super Single on a journey other thanthat booked then the full fare should be charged, minus the value of the Super Single, which should then be retained by thedriver as credit.

The passenger should be recorded through the ERG machine using the USE>Citylink option. The ticket should be marked toshow it has been used.

5. Standard Return (booked through STAR)

As above, details should be checked. The outward and inward journeys will appear on separate tickets. The ticket for therelevant direction should be marked to show it has been used and recorded through the ERG machine using theUSE>Citylink option. On regular services passengers with full price standard tickets for an earlier or later journey on thesame route on the same day may be carried providing there is space available.

6. APEX Returns (only available in advance through STAR)

As above, details should be checked. The outward and inward journeys will appear on separate tickets. The ticket for therelevant direction should be marked to show it has been used and recorded through the ERG machine using theUSE>Citylink option. As these are not full fare tickets, they can only be used on the journeys for which they are booked.

7. Open Returns (booked through STAR)

An Open Return has no specific return journey booked and can be used on any return journey within 28 days from theoutward journey.

As with Return tickets, the passenger should be recorded through the ERG ticket machine using the USE>Citylink option inboth directions and both ticket sections should be marked to show when they are used.

8. Open Returns (on an ERG bus ticket)

As above, details should be checked. On the return leg the ticket should be marked as used by using the PUNCH, which willalso record the passenger through the ERG machine. The outbound journey will automatically be recorded when the ticket isissued the passenger by the driver.

9. 10 Journey Tickets (booked through STAR or sold on-bus)

A 10 journey ticket is valid for 10 journeys between the two points stated on the ticket, in either direction, on or before theexpiry date.

A 10 journey ticket is only valid if printed on a Citylink credit card sized ticket or on an ERG ticket.

For each journey made the next number on the ticket should be punched out using the PUNCH, which will also record thepassenger journey, until all 10 numbers have been marked. At this point the ticket has been used up.


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10. Season Passes - 4 weekly, 12 weekly and Annual Tickets

Season passes are valid between the two points stated on the ticket, in either direction, on or before the expiry date.

Season passes should be printed on Citylink credit card sized tickets.

Passengers boarding with a Season Pass should also have an accompanying photo id card with a serial number matching the

one on the ticket.

Passengers boarding with Season Passes should be recorded through the ERG ticket machine using the USE>Season option.

11. Explorer Pass - 3 Day, 5 day and 8 Day

The Explorer pass acts as a network pass for the Citylink and megabus.com network within Scotland. An Explorer Pass will

always be pre-purchased from a Citylink office or agent; it is not available to buy on the bus.

Holders of an Explorer Pass are entitled to free travel on Citylink and megabus.com services within Scotland. In order to

reserve a seat, customers can use their Explorer Pass to book tickets in advance of travel but they can also be used without

pre-booking as walk up passengers.

There are 3 types of pass:

• 3 Day Explorer – the pass is valid for 5 days and the holder can travel on 3 days.



The Start Date and Expiry Date should be written on the pass.

The pass has the numbers 1-31 printed around the edge of the pass and these numbers should be marked off to indicate the

days the pass is used. If the holder is reserving a seat with a pre-booking, the agent or teller selling the tickets with the

Explorer Pass should mark the date on the Explorer Pass to show it has been used that day.

Explorer Pass holder with Pre-booked ticket

If presented with a ticket showing a booking, even if accompanied by an Explorer Pass, then it should be handled as a

booked ticket as described above i.e. marked as used and entered through the ticket machine with USE>Citylink option.

The agent or teller selling the tickets with the Explorer Pass should mark the date on the Explorer Pass to show it has been

used that day. If the customer shows an Explorer Pass and has a pre-booked ticket but the correct date is not marked then

the driver should use the PUNCH to punch a hole through the date to mark it as used.

Explorer Pass holder without a pre-booked ticket

If presented with an Explorer Pass where the user has not reserved seats with a pre-booked ticket you should firstly ensure

that the Explorer Pass is valid.

If the correct date has not been marked on the pass (i.e. the holder is making their first journey that day) then the driver

should use the PUNCH to punch a hole through the date to mark it as used.

If the correct date is already marked on the Pass, then the driver should record the passenger using the USE>Explorer option.


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12. Walk-Up Fares (boarding without a pre-booked ticket)

Passengers boarding without a pre-booked ticket will be required to pay on the bus.

13. Transfer Tickets

Passengers with a pre-booked ticket will already have a ticket from their origin to ultimate destination including alltransfers.

Walk up passengers requiring a transfer should be issued a through ticket if it is available on the fare set you are using aslong as the passenger understands that a seat on the connecting service is not guaranteed unless pre-booked. The driver ofthe connecting service should ensure seats are available and the ticket is valid. This passenger does not need to be recordedthrough the ticket machine on the 2nd/transfer coach but the ticket should be marked as used.

For example 1: A passenger boards the 1100 service from Glasgow to Dundee to travel to Inverness with a pre-bookedticket. The driver from Glasgow only needs to ensure the ticket is valid. On arrival at Perth the passenger transfers to theInverness service. The driver on this service must ensure the ticket is valid and mark it as used.

For example 2: A passenger boards the 1100 service from Glasgow to Dundee to travel to Inverness without pre-bookedticket. The driver from Glasgow first needs to ensure there are seats available. If so, a ticket should be issued on the ERGticket machine through to Inverness. On arrival at Perth the passenger transfers to the Inverness service if seats are available.The driver on this service must ensure the ticket is valid and mark it as used.

Transfer tickets for walk up passengers are only available if the through fare exists on the fare table within the ERG TicketMachine. For example a through ticket will be available on bus for Pitlochry to Glasgow with a change at Perth but it wouldnot be available from Edinburgh to Campbeltown. If a through fare is not available then separate fares on each service willbe charged.

14. Concession Tickets

Concessionary tickets can be pre-booked with Citylink and Megabus for 50p. When a concession boards with a pre-bookedticket they should present their Scottish Executive Concessionary Travel Card. The driver should issue a ticket through to thepassengers’ destination.

Other than the obvious difference that a concession passenger does not pay and uses their card, walk up concessions shouldbe processed the same as full fare passengers described above. Over-staging concessionary travel tickets is not permittedand if reported may lead to disciplinary action being taken against you.

15. Concessionary Transfer Tickets

Much the same applies as with fare paying passengers.

Walk up concessionary passengers requiring a transfer should be issued a through ticket so long as the passengerunderstands that a seat on the connecting service is not guaranteed unless pre-booked. The driver of the connecting serviceshould ensure seats are available and the ticket is valid. This passenger does not need to be recorded through the ticketmachine but the ticket should be marked as used.

For example 1: A concession passenger boards the 1100 service from Glasgow to Dundee to travel to Inverness with a pre-booked ticket. The driver from Glasgow needs to ensure the ticket is valid and issue a concession ticket through to theultimate destination (Inverness in this example) through the ERG ticket machine. On arrival at Perth the passenger transfersto the Inverness service. The driver on this service must ensure the ticket is valid and mark it as used.

For example 2: A concession passenger boards the 1100 service from Glasgow to Dundee to travel to Inverness without pre-booked ticket. The driver from Glasgow first needs to ensure there are seats available. If so, a ticket should be issued on theERG ticket machine through to Inverness. On arrival at Perth the passenger transfers to the Inverness service if seats areavailable. The driver on this service must ensure the ticket is valid and mark it as used.

Transfer tickets for walk up concession passengers are only available if the through fare exists on the fare table within theERG Ticket Machine. For example a through ticket will be available on bus for Pitlochry to Glasgow with a change at Perthbut it would not be available from Edinburgh to Campbeltown. If a through fare is not available then separate fares on eachservice will be issued.


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Scottish Youth Hostel Association - 20% discount off Standard TicketsIssuing instructions - To issue SYHA tickets on bus please use the DISC SGLE or DISC RTN fare options on the ERG machine.

When booking via STAR please use the discount category. Please ensure that they have a valid card with them for travel.

Young person’s Bus Concession - 30% discount on Single FaresIssuing instruction

To issue a Young Persons Bus Scheme ticket, please use the

YNG ENTL fare option on the ERG machine. Please note that

this is only applicable for single tickets only.

To issue a Young Person Entitlement Card in STAR simply type

in the number of tickets you require in the Young Person

Entitlement Card Holder category and book the ticket as

normal. Please note that this is only applicable for single

tickets only.

In both cases, you should always ensure that the pass has not

expired and the photo is of the person presenting the card. If

pre-booking also advise the customer that they must have

their card with them at the time of travel or they will be

charged the full fare.

Edinburgh Pass - 20% discountoff Standard TicketsCitylink continues to offer Edinburgh pass holders a 20%

discount on all standard fares. All Edinburgh Passes are

entitled to the 20% discount i.e. 1 day pass, 2 day pass and

3 day pass. The pass is valid for travel if the ticket is booked

whilst the pass is valid – bookings should be made through

the Edinburgh Travel Centre or VisitScotland Edinburgh.

Annual Card Life Card

discount & concession cards...Please find below examples and information on the discount and concession cards which

are accepted on Scottish Citylink and Megabus services within Scotland.


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Young Scot Cards - 20% discount off Standard TicketsPlease note that Young Scot Cards are now part of the National Entitlement Cards issued to Young People and these card

holders along with normal Young Scot/Euro 26 Card holders are entitled to a 20% discount on Citylink and megabus.com

services within Scotland. This is not to be confused with the Young Persons Bus Concession Card which entitles holders to a

third off single fares only. The Young Scot logo can also appear on National Entitlement Cards which are valid for free travel,

and this is identified in the same way as the elderly and disabled scheme by having an orange “C” on the card which means

that the holder is entitled to free travel. The Young Scot logo is displayed on this type of card to allow the holder to get

discounts elsewhere.

To issue a Young Scot or Euro 26 Card discount ticket through the ERG Ticket machine use the DISC SGLE and DISC RTN fare

options.

To issue a Young Scot or Euro 26 Card discount ticket through STAR simply type the number of tickets required in the Discount

category and book ticket as normal.

To issue a Young Scot Free ticket (denoted by an orange “C” on the pass) through the ERG Ticket Machine press the YS Free

button.

To issue a Young Scot Free ticket through STAR simply type the number of tickets required in the Elderly/Disabled Entitlement

card category and book ticket as normal.

In all cases, you should always ensure that the pass has not expired and the photo is of the person presenting the card. If pre-

booking also advise the customer that they must have their card with them at the time of travel or they will be charged the

full fare.

Continued.....

National Entitlement Cards with Young Scot logo Young Scot Card


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National Entitlement Cards The large “C” symbol in the bottom right hand corner

indicates that the passengers are entitled to Scotland wide

free bus travel. Only cards with the 'C' are valid for free bus

travel.

If the card has an '+ 1' symbol, this indicates to the driver

that the concession holder is entitled to have a companion

travel free with them on their journey. The companion can

only travel when the concession holder is travelling and

cannot travel for free without them. This symbol gives the

option to have a companion with them but they are also

allowed to travel independently if they wish.

Issuing instruction - To issue on STAR please enter the

number of passengers in the Elderly/Disabled Entitlement

Card Holder category and process the booking as normal

filling in the additional card information required. Please

ensure that the card information you enter is correct and

that the customer has a valid card and is told they must

have their card with them at the time of travel or they will

be charged the full fare.

To issue on bus place the concession card on top of the

ticket machine where marked. A destination list will appear

on the drivers screen on the ticket machine. The driver

should select the correct destination and issue the ticket as

normal. Concessions with a pre-booking should always be

issued a ticket through the ticket machine in accordance

with the guidelines above. Over-staging concessionary

travel tickets is not permitted and if reported may lead to

disciplinary action being taken against you.

Basic Concession Card

Concession + Companion

discount & concession cards...Continued.....

Please find below examples and information on the discount and concession cards which



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When a concession card has an eye symbol inside

the “C” this shows the passenger is blind. The

holder is entitled to Scotland - wide free bus travel.

When a concession card has an eye symbol + 1

inside the “C” indicates to the driver that

concession holder is entitled to have a companion

travel free. The companion can only travel when the

concession holder is travelling and cannot travel for

free without them. This symbol gives the option for

the holder to have a companion with them but they

are also allowed to travel independently if they wish.

If the card has an 'L' symbol, this indicates that the holder is entitled to other concession in their local area. For the purpose

of travel the cards above should be treated in the same way as a standard Concession Card.

Concession with local conditions Concession with local conditions + companion

Blind Persons Card

Blind Persons Card + Companion

Continued.....

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Scholars Travel Pass

Citylink are pleased to participate in the Scholar Travel Pass scheme which allows card holders to free bus travel to/from Perth

College.

Scholar travel pass holders can travel free on Citylink services until the end of the College academic session.

The Scholar pass will list which services it is valid on.

Customers simply show their card to the driver who should issue a ticket as follows;

Press “Card Menu” button

select “SCHO PASS”

Then press “Issue”

This will then produce a ticket for the customer.

Please ensure that the correct ticketing procedure is used as this

information is required to record passenger figures.




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LISTS OF DISCOUNTS

Bus and Coach

Munro’s of JedburghSave 50% between Edinburgh and Jedburgh on Service 51 andbetween Edinburgh and Kelso on Service 52.

StagecoachSave 10% on selected Stagecoach routes

Stagecoach Bluebird: 10/305/315: Aberdeen - Elgin - Inverness201: Aberdeen - Braemar. X50/250/260/263/267/268: Aberdeen - Peterhead /Fraserburgh / Ellon.

Stagecoach Fife:X24/X54: Glasgow - St Andrews. X54: Edinburgh - Dundee.X58/X59/X60: Edinburgh - Glenrothes / St Andrews. 96/99: Dundee - St Andrews.

Stagecoach Western: X34-X37: Glasgow - Ardrossan. X75: Dumfries - Stranraer. X76: Glasgow - Cumnock. X77: Glasgow - Ayr. 974: Glasgow - Dumfries.

Sheil BusesSave 50% on travel from Fort William to Mallaig.

Boats

Northlink FerriesSave 20% OFF foot passenger fares on Northlink Ferry sailings from Scrabster-Stromness, Aberdeen-Lerwick, and Aberdeen-Kirkwall-Lerwick.

Stena LineSave 20% OFF foot passenger fares with Stena Line.

Accommodation

Scottish Youth Hostels Associations

Free Membership Offer, normal price £9. The SYHA membership

card entitles customers to £1 off the non-members' overnight ratein over 60 hostels across Scotland, as well as further discounts inlocal visitor attractions. Customers will also receive The ScottishHosteller magazine packed full of offers and info twice a year.

To claim free membership customers must complete a form onarrival at their chosen hostel. For more info, see www.syha.org.uk

City Tours

Save £1.50 on the City Sightseeing Tour in Edinburgh, Glasgow andAberdeen and save £1.00 on the Inverness Tours. Save £2.00 onthe Stirling Tour. Customers can also take advantage of a wholerange of discounts included in the Tour ticket.

Edinburgh TourPresent your voucher at the Lothian Buses Travelshop onWaverley Bridge or onbaord the Tour bus.

Glasgow Tour Tickets can only be purchased from the Tourist InformationCentre in George Square.

Oban TourTickets can only be purchased from the WCM travel shop inGeorge St, or Union Street, Oban or onboard the bus.

1 February 2011 – 31 January 2012

Explorer Pass is the perfect way to see the best of Scotland

for a short break or holiday.

Offering maximum flexibility at minimum price, customers

can use any Citylink service within Scotland

at any time within the validity of the Pass. Customers can

also take advantage of the great discounts available from

other transport, accommodation providers and top visitor

attractions by simply showing their Pass.

Options:

3 days travel out of 5 £39



EXPLORER PASS


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ATTRACTIONS£2 OFF ENTRY to the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig. Tel: 01540 651270 or visit www.highlandwildlifepark.org

2 FOR 1 ENTRY to the Loch Lomond Sea Life Centre. Tel: 01389 721500 or visit www.sealifeeurope.com

2 FOR 1 ENTRY to the Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary. Tel: 01631 720 386 or visit www.sealsantuary.co.uk

15% DISCOUNT and FREE ENTRY FOR ONE CHILD per paying adult at The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour. Tel: 0141 222 2513 or visit www.thetallship.com

BUY 1 TICKET GET 1 FREE to the Glenmorangie Visitor Centre at Tain.Tel 01862 892477 or visit www.glenmorangie.com

50% OFF ENTRY to the Edinburgh Dungeons. Tel: 0131 240 1001 or visit www.thedungeons.com

ISSUING EXPLORER PASSAll boxes must be completed, in BLOCK CAPITALS. The pass has the numbers 1-31 printed around the edge of the pass and these

numbers should be marked off to indicate the days the pass is used. If the holder is reserving a seat with a pre-booking, the agent

or teller selling the tickets with the Explorer Pass should mark the date on the Explorer Pass to show it has been used that day.

The Sales copy is submitted with the Explorer Pass sales statement.

The Agent’s copy and is retained by the issuing agent.

The Card is given to the customer. Please ensure the customer knows how to use the pass.

If you make an error in the issue, do not attempt to alter the card. Cancel it and issue a new one. Return the cancelled pass with

your sales statement.

Please note that tickets are not issued with Explorer Pass.

CUSTOMER USECustomers travel without payment of fares for the appropriate number of days within the validity of their Pass. They do not need

any additional travel tickets.

RESERVATIONSReservations are made subject to availability and at no extra charge at Citylink offices or agents. There are 9 rows in the

reservations grid on the Pass each coded with a letter. Book the journey in STAR as normal, using Explorer Pass as the method of

payment and entering the Explorer Pass number. Ensure that the 4 letter Booking Reference is then entered onto the Explorer Pass.

REFUNDSExplorer Passes will be refunded, less a 30% cancellation fee, provided they are tendered before the commencement date. If the

Pass is received after the commencement date, no refund will be given. All Passes must be sent to the following address: Refunds

Department, Scottish Citylink Coaches, Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW, giving a forwarding address.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Terms and Conditions of Explorer Pass are printed on the reverse of the Customer’s ticket as follows:

Explorer Pass is valid for unlimited travel on all Scottish Citylink services within Scotland on the dates shown on the Pass. It also

offers additional benefits and discounts with a series of third parties as advertised.

Refunds cannot be given for the days when the Pass is not used.

Unused Passes will be refunded, less a 30% cancellation fee, provided it is tendered before the commencement date.

Travel is not permitted on National Express services.

The Pass is not transferable and the customer must produce evidence of identity if requested.

Scottish Citylink reserve the right to cancel any transaction and/or withdraw the Pass if the full terms are not met.

All customers travelling are subject to the Standard Conditions of Carriage of Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.

Details of the offer may be subject to alteration without prior notice.


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This section details our current partnerships with other companies and organisations.

Notification of other promotions, which may be introduced from time to time with other partners, will appear in Linklines.

1. Scotrail: Freedom of Scotland Travelpass and Highland Rover

Customers can travel free on selected Citylink services by simply showing their Travelpass or Rover ticket on boarding thecoach. The services on which these products are valid are shown below.

Freedom of Scotland Travelpass:

• Kyle of Lochalsh-Uig on Services 915, 916 and 917

• Inverness-Ullapool on Service 961

• Oban-Inveraray on Service 976 and connection on to Service 926 to/from Campbeltown

• Wick-Thurso on Service 958

• Oban-Fort William on Service 918

• Fort William-Inverness on Service 919

Highland Rover:

• Oban-Fort William on Service 918

• Fort William-Inverness on Service 919

Rail tickets sold overseas by Britrail International are different in appearance but can be recognised by the title eg BritRail Scottish Freedom Pass. These tickets should be accepted in the same way.

Drivers should record the journey on the ERG machine as follows;

USE > Rail Rover

Press “ISSUE”

2. Scotrail: Combined Rail and Coach Tickets

The services included are:

Service 961: Inverness-Ullapool

Services 915, 916, 917: Kyle of Lochalsh-Portree/Uig

Combined rail and bus tickets can only be bought from rail stations.

Customers simply show their ticket to the driver on the coach.

An example ticket is shown below.


USE > Rail Rover

Press “ISSUE”

PARTNERSHIPS

Example through ticket


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3. Ulsterbus and STENA: Combined Coach and Ferry Tickets

Through ticketing is available to Northern Ireland on Citylink Service 923: Edinburgh/Glasgow-Belfast in partnership withUlsterbus and STENA. Timetable and fares are shown on page 69.

4. Combined Coach and City Tour Tickets

Combined ticketing is in place for travel on Citylink services and the City Sightseeing Tours in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Day Return prices inclusive of the respective tour are shown below. Children travel at half price and discount card holderssave 20%.

Tickets can be sold on bus, at agents and offices and by the Citylink call centre.

Edinburgh

(Includes the City Sightseeing Tour, MacTours, the Majestic Tour and the Edinburgh Tour)

£17 Glasgow

Glasgow

(The City Sightseeing Tour only)

£17 Edinburgh, Bridge of Allan

Ticket Number:S4179537 Trans Id:4642329

Depart: Stranraer Stena Line Terminal

To: Belfast Europabus Centre

On: 10/04/2010 at:14:30:00Service: 924 Brand: STEN Board Ref: FUAS

No of Passenger: 1 Ticket Type: SINGLE

Fare Paid: GBP 27.50

Promo Id:

PORTION: 2 of 2

Ticket Number:S4179537 Trans Id:4642329

Depart: Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

To: Stranraer Stena Line Terminal

On: 10/04/2010 at:11:00:00Service: 923 Brand: SCUB Board Ref: VIEK

No of Passenger: 1 Ticket Type: SINGLE

Fare Paid: GBP 27.50

Promo Id:

PORTION: 1 of 2S


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5. BAA Glasgow Staff Travel Card

People who work at the airport can purchase a monthly Travelcard which entitles them to free travel on the following services:

900 Edinburgh-Glasgow

915 Glasgow-Portree

The Travelcards are only available from SPT at the airport. Drivers should record each customer as follows:

Assuming that the boarding stage is correctly set: -


USE > BAA

Press “ISSUE”

6. SPT Zonecards

Citylink are participants in SPT Zonecard product. The table below shows the Zonecards we accept and the relevant areas in which they can be used for travel.

Glasgow-Cumbernauld G1, G6, S3, S6

Glasgow-Harthill G1, G6, S4, S5, S9, S0

Zonecard customers simply show their pass and board the coach. Drivers should record the journey in wayfarer as follows:


USE > SPT Zone

Press “ISSUE”


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7. Warrants

Citylink accept various types of travel warrants including those issued by the armed forces, social services and the prisonservice. Warrants can be exchanged on bus, at Citylink offices and at agents. When presented with a warrant, fill in the farefor the journey and all other relevant details then issue a ticket, retaining the warrant as proof of purchase. Drivers shouldplace the warrant in their journey envelope and deduct the cash value from the amount owed to Citylink.


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Citylink Travel Vouchers are available in £5 and £10 values. They are valid for 3 months from the date of issue and can be

used to buy travel tickets at Citylink offices and agents.

TRAVEL VOUCHERS

MODEL COACHESLimited edition Citylink model coaches are available. Agents can order a supply and sell direct, earning

additional commission. Call us today on 0141 332 9636.


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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGEPassengers are carried on Scottish Citylink services subject to the following terms and conditions.

"The Company" means Scottish Citylink Coaches Limited which undertakes the provision of the services. The Company enters into a contract with

the passenger upon the following terms and conditions set out for and on behalf of itself, its employees, agents and subcontractors. It is entirely

within the discretion of the Company as to who operates Scottish Citylink services.

A Information and Publicity

B Buying a ticket and seat reservations

C Tickets

D Validity of Tickets

E Use of Tickets

F Refunds

G Your Responsibilities

H Responsibilities of the company

I On board comfort

J Luggage and personal property

K Carriage of Animals

L General

A Information and Publicity

1. Full details of the times and fares of services are available from appointed booking offices and agents and on the internet www.citylink.co.uk.

These are subject to variation. Special Holiday timetables may operate on public holidays and passengers are advised to check times with the

Company before making travelling arrangements. Relevant publicity material on the Company’s services are available through the Company’s

offices and agents and on the internet @ www.citylink.co.uk

B Buying a ticket and seat reservations

2. Types of journey

A reservation can be made for travel on all services. A ticket bearing a valid reservation reference provides travel between the points shown on

the date(s) and at the departure time(s) shown on the ticket. Passengers with seat reservations must be at the boarding point a minimum of

10 minutes prior to the departure time of the coach to ensure travel on the specified service. Failure to do so may result in reserved seats

being allocated to other passengers. No responsibility for any loss can be accepted in such circumstances. On all other services, whether a

ticket is obtained from an appointed agent in advance of travel, or a fare is offered to the driver at the time of boarding, ticket holders are not

bound or entitled to travel on any particular vehicle, except as set out above. The Company will not be liable for any loss or inconvenience

suffered by the holders of such tickets owing to their not being able to find accommodation on the particular vehicle on which they desire or

are booked to travel.

3. “Open” dated Returns

If, when buying a return ticket for travel on a reservable journey, no date is specified for a return journey, i.e. an "open-dated" return ticket is

purchased, this may subsequently be validated at any appointed agent, in advance of travel, to travel on a specific departure on payment of a

validation fee (currently £1.50) in addition to any excess fare.

4. Alterations to tickets

An alteration to a ticket may be made at any agent on payment of a further fee (currently £1.50 per ticket) in addition to any excess fare,

provided that the request is made prior to the time indicated in publicity, and subject to seats being available.

Separate conditions apply to Free Concessionary Travel. See Section 11.

5. Bookings made with the driver on boarding

Drivers and Company officials can issue tickets at the time of departure subject to seats being available and subject to any local rules and

regulations governing such sales at the relevant point of departure. Such return tickets will only be issued as "open dated" return tickets.

C Tickets

6. Your contract with the Company

A ticket that has been issued to you is evidence of a contract between you and the Company. If the ticket entitles you to any goods or

services from a third party, it is also evidence of a contract between you and that party.

7. You may not transfer your ticket

A ticket may only be used by the person for whom it has been bought. It cannot be resold or passed on to anyone else.

8. Requirement to hold a ticket

You have the right to use the company’s services if you hold a ticket or other authority to travel which is valid for those services

you want to make.


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9. Conditions on which tickets are issued.

Each ticket is issued subject to:-

• these Conditions;

• the conditions relating to certain types of reduced and discounted fare tickets set out in the notices and other publications issued by the Company.

• the conditions set out in the notices and other publications issued by another party if your ticket enables you to use any of their goods or services.

10. Children

In the interest of safety, unaccompanied children under 8 years of age will not knowingly be carried in any circumstances.

Given that The Company operate a number of registered journeys which, for example, offer journey opportunities to and from

school, children between their 8th and 12th birthdays will be carried subject to the following:

(a) On any journey which exceeds 50 miles the travel ticket must be purchased by a responsible adult and the journey must not involve a change of

coach en route.

(b) On journeys exceeding 50 miles a responsible adult must see the child onto the coach and arrange for a responsible adult to meet at the

destination stop. No responsibility can be accepted by the company before boarding or after alighting.

11. Concessionary Travel Schemes

From April 2006, free local bus travel passes for older and disabled people IN SCOTLAND will be replaced by a new Entitlement card that will

allow holders to travel anywhere in Scotland on a citylink/megabus service for only the cost of the booking fee and SMS charges.

Under the new scheme people aged sixty or over and disabled people will be able to travel on citylink/megabus scheduled coach services in

Scotland throughout the day - including the morning rush hour. Bookings can be made on all citylink/megabus services and these can be made via

our website, call centre, agents and travel centres. Please note that passengers who do not wish to reserve their journey still have the option of

presenting themselves at the bus for free, non-reserved travel.

Booking is recommended.

Concession passengers MUST provide their Entitlement card number (see below) when making the booking and MUST present their Entitlement

card to the driver along with their valid reservation/ticket when boarding.

D Validity of Tickets

12. The period during which you can use a ticket

• Single: Valid for any one way journey. Variations include Super Single where special conditions apply.

• Day Return: Valid when outward and return journey departures are on the same calendar day. Variations include Off Peak Day Return where

special conditions apply.

• Return: Valid for return travel within a calendar month from the date of outward travel. Variations include Apex where special conditions apply.

• 10 Journey: Valid for 10 Single journeys within a 28 day period.

• 4 Week Season Ticket: Valid for unlimited travel within a 28 day period.

• 12 Week Season Ticket: Valid for unlimited travel within an 84 day period.

• Annual Season Ticket: Valid for unlimited travel within a 365 day period.

13. The times you can travel and the services you can use

Reduced and discounted fare tickets are usually subject to restrictions such as the dates, days, and times when you can use them, and the services

on which they can be used. These restrictions are set out in the notices and other publications of the Company.

If you travel on a service with a ticket which is not valid on that service because of such a published restriction, you will have to purchase a full

price ticket for the journey made.

E Use of Tickets

14. Breaking or ending a journey at intermediate places

A break of journey is only allowed for interchange purposes. In such instances the passenger must travel on the first available connecting service.

Failure to comply will result in the passenger having to purchase a full price ticket for the journey made.

15. If you travel further than your ticket allows

If you travel to a place beyond the one specified on your ticket, you will be treated as having joined the coach without a valid ticket for that

additional part of your journey and a full price ticket will have to be purchased as if it were a separate journey.

16. Withdrawal of tickets

If you fail in a material respect to comply with any condition that governs the use of a ticket, the staff or agents of the Company may withdraw

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F REFUNDS

17. Refunds may only be obtained from the agent who originally issued the ticket or by writing to the Refunds Department.

18. Where a passenger books to travel on a particular departure which is subsequently cancelled or withdrawn, the Company will, on application

being made within 28 days of such a departure refund the whole cost of a single ticket, or where the cancellation or withdrawal arises in

relation to the outward or return half of a ticket, refund 50% of the fare paid for the whole ticket.

19. Applications for a refund must be made 24 hours prior to the departure time of the journey for which the refund is sought.

20. Refunds on unused tickets: The full amount paid, less 50% (subject to a minimum deduction of £10 per ticket issued) will be refunded on a

single ticket or a complete return ticket submitted for refund prior to specified outward departure time.

21. Refunds on partially used return tickets: 50% of the full fare (subject to a minimum deduction of £10 per ticket issued) will be refunded on the

outward or return half of a return ticket submitted for refund prior to the departure time of the journey specified or within the validity period of

the ticket.

22. No refund will be given on tickets received after the specified outward departure time.

23. The Company will not refund or replace lost or stolen tickets. New tickets must be purchased for travel. If the original tickets are found they

should be sent to the Customer Relations Office with the receipt portion of the new ticket and a covering letter, where a refund will be made of

the cost of the replacement ticket less 50% (subject to a minimum deduction of £10 per ticket issued).

24. Refunds are not available on tickets issued in conjunction with promotions or special offers.

25. Season Tickets

• 4 Week Season Tickets: Refunds will only be given on complete unused weeks.

Refunds are calculated by dividing the total cost by 4 and multiplying by the number of complete weeks left. A cancellation fee of 30% is then

deducted.

• 12 Week Season Tickets: Refunds will only be given on complete unused weeks.


deducted.

• Annual Season Tickets: Refunds will only be given on complete unused weeks.


deducted.

26 Refunds can only be made in writing to the Company’s Head Office.

• No refund will be made for days on which the ticket was not use.

• The Company will not refund or replace lost or stolen Season Tickets.

27. 10 Journey Tickets

Refunds are given on unused or partly used tickets if they are returned to the issuing office before the expiry date. The amount of journeys

used is deducted and then multiplied by the relevant Single fare. An administration fee of 30% with a minimum value of £10 is then

deducted. The Company will not refund or replace lost or stolen 10 Journey Tickets.

28. Explorer Pass

Explorer Passes will be refunded less a 30% cancellation fee provided they are tendered before the commencement date. Request for a refund

should be made in writing to the Company’s head office. No refund will be given if the Pass is received after the commencement date.

G Your Responsibilities

29. Please check tickets and change at the time they are issued

When you buy a ticket, you should make sure that it is valid for the journey you want to make and that you have received the correct

change. If possible, you should tell staff about any apparent errors at that time. If you do not, the Company or agent which sold you the

ticket will only consider claims about any errors if you can show to its reasonable satisfaction that an error was made.

30. Arriving in time to board the coach

Passengers with seat reservations must be at the boarding point a minimum of 10 minutes prior to the departure time of the coach to

ensure travel on the specified service. If you are travelling on a connecting service you must ensure that you have at least 20 minutes

between arrival and departure time to ensure your connection. Failure to do so may result in reserved seats being allocated to other

passengers. No responsibility for any loss can be accepted in such circumstances.

31. Make sure you are on the correct coach and that you get off at the right stop

You are responsible for making sure that you join the correct coach and that you get off at the right stop. Please ensure that you check the

service number matches that on your ticket or in our publicity.

32. Inspection of tickets

You must show and, when required, hand over for inspection, a valid ticket and any accompanying

discount card and/or matriculation card at the request of the staff of the Company or its agent.


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33. If your ticket is spoiled or alteredIf a ticket is defaced, damaged or tampered with it is not valid for travel. The Company reserves the right to refuse to issue a replacement ticketin such circumstances.

34. Lost or mislaid ticketsA ticket is your evidence of your right to make a journey and its safekeeping is your responsibility. Lost or mislaid tickets will not be replacednor will refunds be made in respect of them.

35. When you have to change coaches If it is necessary to change coaches you will be responsible for your transfer between stops and for the transfer of your luggage.

36. Making time for connectionsPassengers must allow plenty of time for their coach journey to arrive in time to connect with other forms of transport provided by othercarriers or before an appointment when travelling to important appointments. In particular passengers should plan to arrive at airports at leasttwo hours before their flight check-in time and at least one hour before departure time of other services. Please note that if you purchaseseperate tickets from the Company for thepurpose of making a connection that this is not a guaranteed connection and is your responsibilityto ensure enough time between journeys. The Company do not accept responsibility for any delays caused by circumstances beyond ourcontrol.

37. Comfort Breaks Short halts are made on some routes for refreshments. Passengers must return to the coach punctually within the time allowed for these halts.Coaches may have to proceed without a passenger who fails to rejoin the coach at the prescribed time as set out in the timetable or asprescribed by the driver. The Company will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by such an occurrence.

38. More than one person travelling on one ticket Where two or more people are included on the same ticket, the person purchasing the ticket shall be deemed to do so on the basis that he orshe acts as agent for both or all the members of the party and accepts these conditions on behalf of each member of the party.

H Responsibilities of the Company

39. It is the Company’s responsibility to carry the passengers, with the minimum discomfort and inconvenience to the destination shown on theticket. However sometimes, due to circumstances beyond the Company’s control, coach services are disrupted or cancelled.

40. The Company shall not be in breach of its obligations to carry the passengers if a service is cancelled due to circumstances beyond itsreasonable control, which shall be deemed to include, but not be limited to exceptional severe weather conditions, accidents causing delays onthe coach service route, fire and/or damage at a coach station, compliance with requests of the police, deaths and accidents on the road,vandalism and terrorism and acts of God.

41. In the event of any failure by the Company to fulfil its obligations due to a circumstance beyond its reasonable control, the passenger shall beentitled to a refund of their ticket price but the Company shall have no additional liability beyond this.

42. If the Company fails to carry the passenger to their destination as shown on their ticket for any reason not otherwise excluded pursuant tosection 43 below (for instance, and in particular due to a mechanical breakdown of the Citylink coach), the Company shall, at its own expense,arrange or provide alternative transport, such as another coach, train, private car, taxi etc to complete the journey as soon as reasonablypractical having regard to the circumstances and provided that the Company does so within a reasonable time, it shall have no other liability asa result of any delay in performing its obligations.

43. Limitation of Liability for Breach of Contract Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these terms, the Company’s liability for any failure on its part to carry the passenger tothe destination shown on the ticket shall be limited to reimbursing the passenger for the reasonable cost of alternative travel to suchdestination by coach, train, private car or taxi (or any combination of them) and the passenger shall be reimbursed on presentation to theCompany’s office at Buchanan Bus Station of the appropriate receipt or other voucher for the cost of such travel. In particular, but withoutprejudice to the above paragraph, the Company shall have no liability for any consequential losses of the passenger as a result of failure by theCompany to fulfil its obligations.

I On board comfort

In the interest of all passengers the following "comfort" rules will apply:44. Noise.The playing on coaches and in coach stations of radios, cassette or CD players, personal stereos, musical instruments is not permitted.

However, provided that the driver of a coach is satisfied that the sound of a personal stereo does not cause offence or inconvenience either tohimself or to the other passengers, he may allow an exception to this requirement.

45. Alcoholic drinks. Passengers are not permitted by law to take alcoholic drinks onto coaches for the purpose of consuming them on board, nor todrink such drinks on the coach or to remain on the coach when in the opinion of the driver they are under the influence of alcoholic drink.

46. No Smoking policy. Passengers are not permitted to smoke in any vehicle operated by the Company and designated no smoking areas in anycoach station. The Company is entitled to require offending passengers to remove themselves from the coach or coach station if they do not complywith a request to desist from smoking.

47. Drug and Solvent abuse. Passengers are not permitted to board or remain on board any of the Company’s services whilst under the influence ofdrugs and/or solvents.

48. Special Needs. Certain seats may occasionally be reserved for the elderly or disabled. Passengers should always comply with any requests fromstaff to make such seats available.

49. Food. Passengers are not allowed to take onto our coaches any hot food eg. chips, take-away meals etc. We are entitled to refuse access to anypassenger with hot food.

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51. The Company reserves the right to refuse entry or to remove from the Company's vehicles any passenger who shall be or, in the opinion of thedriver or other Company official, appears to be in breach of any of these comfort rules. Any passenger so refused or removed shall not beentitled to any refund or compensation whatsoever from the Company and the Company shall have no liability to the passenger whatsoever.

J Luggage and Personal Property

52. Neither the company or its servants, agents or subcontractors are common carriers and luggage and personal property for carriage will only beaccepted on these conditions.

53. We reserve the right to refuse to carry in the hold more than one suitcase or similar package of luggage and more than one small bag inside thecoach. Additional luggage may be carried subject to accommodation being available within the vehicle. This right may be exercised even if largeramounts of luggage have been permitted on the outward journey.

54. Wherever possible, the Company will assist the wheelchair bound passenger. Folding wheelchairs will be carried where possible however battery-powered wheelchairs cannot be carried. The Company can offer no guarantee that a member of staff trained in the correct lifting and handling of thewheelchair bound passenger will be available to offer assistance. Fully accessible vehicles are being introduced across our network. At present theservices offering accessible vehicles are: - Service M9 Aberdeen - Glasgow/Edinburgh via Dundee Service M90 Inverness - Edinburgh/Glasgow via Perth Service 900 Glasgow - Edinburgh It is very important you call our reservation team on 0871 266 3333 at least 48 hours before the intended date of travel.

55. The Company reserves the right to refuse trunks or other bulky articles, or articles of an objectionable or dangerous nature, or which have sharp orprotruding edges which may tear or damage other luggage with which it is packed within the coach. The Company is also entitled to request anypassenger to open any article of luggage for inspection by the driver or other authorised employee of the Company in the presence of the passengerif, for reasons of security, the Company considers it necessary to do so. Subject to availability of accommodation, bicycles in a box/bag andskis/surfboards will be carried. Fragile items such as electronic goods, portable televisions, radios etc. will only be carried if they are of reasonable sizeand securely packed. The Company will not be responsible for damage to such items howsoever caused.

56. Passengers are responsible for getting themselves and their luggage onto the correct service. If the Company’s staff assist with luggage, it is still thepassengers responsibility to see it on and off the coach. The passenger must also look after his or her luggage at all times including whilst at coachstations, stops and on the coach. Medication and valuables should not be stowed in the luggage hold but taken on board. The Company's liability islimited to £100 per passenger and passengers are advised to ensure that they have proper insurance if their luggage is worth more than this.

57. Luggage given into the custody of the Company must be clearly and appropriately labelled and securely packed and locked/fastened. The passenger'sdestination should be shown on the outside of the luggage. Luggage labels will be provided at the point of departure. these must be used and willserve as a receipt for your luggage.

58. The Company will not be liable for loss or damage to passengers luggage or to any possessions of the passenger unless such a loss or damage iscaused by negligence on the part of the Company, its servants or agents; and, in the event of the Company being liable for loss or damage under thisclause, its liability in such case shall be limited to the sum of £100 per item of luggage. Where an item of luggage contains items belonging to morethan one person, only one claim will be considered by the Company. The Company's liability will be limited to £25 for any one item within theluggage lost or damaged. The Company will not be liable for any monetary loss whatsoever. This includes currency, valuable securities such ascheques, money orders, premium bonds and certificates and all other items which may be valued in money or money's worth. The Companyrecommends passengers to insure their luggage and personal property.

59. Loss of luggage or personal property must be notified immediately to a Company employee. The passenger should also contact the company owningthe vehicle on which they travelled. The Company reserves the right to levy a charge for storage and return of lost property.

K Carriage of animals

60. Animals, other than guide dogs accompanying registered blind persons and hearing dogs accompanying deaf persons, will not normally be carried on theCompany’s services. Please note that no animals will be carried on our services to Belfast which is service 923.

61. Exception will be made to small animals, if accommodated in an approved animal transporter which can be secured on the floor area of the coachbeneath the passenger’s feet. Animal transporters are not allowed on the seats of the vehicles.

62. Animals accommodated in an approved transporter must not under any circumstances be placed in the luggage compartment of the coach.63. A ticket must be obtained for any animal carried at a charge of £1 Single. These tickets can only be purchased from the driver on board the coach.64. If an animal is taken on board without the drivers permission the passenger may be required to remove it. The passenger accompanying any animal in

the vehicle will be solely responsible for the animal and will indemnify the Company against all liability arising out of the carriage of the animal on theCompany's vehicle or out of the animal's presence on the vehicle and the Company will not be liable for any loss or injury to the animal whether causedby negligence of the company, it's servants or agents or otherwise.

L General

65. The published running times of services are approximate only and the Company does not undertake that services will start or arrive at the timespecified in its timetables or that such services will connect with other services shown as connecting services.

66. Except as provided in these terms, the Company will not be held liable for any loss howsoever arising or caused as a result of any delay to suchservices or by the same not operating in accordance with their published timings.

67. The Company reserves the right to alter its timetables or suspend, cancel or withdraw services or departures or other facilities without notice,whether before or after a passenger has booked accommodation on the same.

68. The right is reserved to provide carriage between the points stated on the ticket issued to the passenger by means other than the vehiclesscheduled to run on the journeys to which the ticket relates.

69. Any arrangements for hotel accommodation, meals, refreshments, admissions to or for the use of premises, vehicles (including coaches), trains,ferries, aircraft or other means of conveyance operated by persons or bodies other than the Company are made by the Company as agent for andon behalf of the passenger, on the express condition that the Company shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, delay or inconveniencehowsoever caused to the passenger as a result of any such arrangements for such matters or use thereof. Such arrangements are subject to anyby-laws, regulations or conditions of the provider of the facility.

70. Any ticket sold or arrangement entered into on behalf of the passenger is on the condition that the laws of Scotland shall apply to the contractarising and to the determination of the rights and liabilities of the respective parties and that no action or other proceedings shall be brought byeither party in relation to the contract or for damages independent of such contract except in a court of competent jurisdiction in Scotland.


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