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RECENT BUS FARE EDITIONS

AUGUST 2008.This issue looks at the Transport Plan for Reading submitted by the Independent Transport Commission to Reading Borough Council. There is a brief report on the Open Day held by Reading Buses at their Great Knollys Street Depot in July. Phil Cross reports on a very unusual (definitely unique!) bus working on Kennet Island and a photo quiz is also included. There is also the usual comprehensive round up of news from the Kennet and Thames Valley area.

JULY 2008. This edition recalls the massive fire at Bee Line Buses depot in Newbury which occurred on 20 March 1988, destroying a number of buses. There are a few photos of buses drafted in from other operators as a short-term measure. The usual comprehensive round up of news from the Kennet and Thames Valley area is also included plus a number of letters from readers of this journal.

JUNE 2008. Chris Spencer reports on his experience of using the new concessionary bus passes issued to senior citizens from April 2008. The great 2008 fuel crisis and the concerns of bus operators is also discussed. There is a report on the problems being experienced with the new Hassell bus stops in the Tilehurst area of Reading plus the usual wide ranging fleet news from the Thames and Kennet Valleys.

May 2008. This month's edition takes a look back to 10 years ago when the Reading Buses depot at Mill Lane was closed down and transferred to Great Knolly's Street. There is also the usual comprehensive round-up of fleet news from around the Kennet and Thames Valley area.

April 2008. Peter Thompson advises the current situation of the ex-Reading buses that were exported to Auckland, New Zealand in 2006 and 2007. There is news of the Oxfordshire Bus Tendering process and news of National Express's intention to launch London Commuter Services. There is the usual coverage of news from around the Kennet and Thames Valley areas.

March 2008. A bumper edition is produced this month to mark the (theoretical) end of 'step entrance' buses in Reading on 23 February 2008. There are 8 pages devoted to colour photos of the various types of buses withdrawn and the liveries they have appeared in over the years. There is also an assessment on Reading Transport's proposals for relieving the traffic gridlock in the town plus the usual comprehensive fleet news in the Kennet and Thames Valley area.

FEBRUARY 2008. There is a look at the future of Reading Buses fleet, details of the Newbury 2007/08 fleet upgrade and news of a BTS Tour in one of Reading's Metro Buses, all of which are to be withdrawn from service in late February. There is also the usual comprehensive roundup of news from the Thames and Kennet Valleys.

January 2008. There is a review of the changes to the bus scene in the Reading area over the last 10 years whilst there is further information on Reading Buses new Ethanol powered buses due for delivery shortly. There is also the usual comprehensive roundup of news from the Thames and Kennet Valleys.

DECEMBER 2007 This issue looks at the service changes in Wokingham as well as more bus grief in Wycombe! There are more new liveries reported within the Reading and Newbury Buses fleet plus the usual comprehensive news round up of the Thames and Kennet Valleys.

NOVEMBER 2007 This issue gives details of the Scania Omnicity experimental ethanol powered demonstrator bus (nicknamed Ethel) which has arrived in Reading for a three month trial. The hunt for 4 Leyland Tigers which used to be in the Reading Buses fleet is discussed. There is also a brief look at services operated by Reliance of Newbury in 1945 plus the usual comprehensive round up of news from the Kennet and Thames Valley area.

October 2007 The uproar to changes in Wycombe's bus services is discussed. There are details of the bus services operated by Whites Bus Services in Winfield near Windsor. Reading Borough Council reports on the Ł600k windfall arising from the installation of safety cameras to enforce bus lane regulations in the last year plus there is the usual comprehensive fleet news from the Kennet & Thames Valley area.

September 2007 The newly appointed Chief Executive of Reading Buses gives his 'roadmap for the future' of the company. There are details of route diversions put in place during the summer when extensive roadworks were carried out in Reading. Plans for the redevelopment of Reading station get the go ahead plus the usual comprehensive fleet news from the Kennet & Thames Valley area.

August 2007 The devastating floods that affected much of England on Friday 20 July 2007 and its effect on bus operations in the Thames and Kennet Valleys are recalled. A round up of the 'Incredible Atomic Omnibus' is also included as well as extensive fleet news from around the area.

July 2007 The story of the AWRE motorbus fleet continues with part 3 and there is also an appeal for help for photographs of the 238 or so vehicles hired by Alder Valley between 1972 and 1985. A photo of Readings new MAN Kinetic+ decker 501 is included whilst all the local fleet news from the Thames and Kennet Valleys is covered too.

RECENT BUS FARE EDITIONS
	AUGUST 2008.This issue looks at the Transport Plan for Reading submitted by the Independent Transport Commission to Reading Borough Council. There is a brief report on the Open Day held by Reading Buses at their Great Knollys Street Depot in July. Phil Cross reports on a very unusual (definitely unique!) bus working on Kennet Island and a photo quiz is also included. There is also the usual comprehensive round up of news from the Kennet and Thames Valley area.
	JULY 2008. This edition recalls the massive fire at Bee Line Buses depot in Newbury which occurred on 20 March 1988, destroying a number of buses. There are a few photos of buses drafted in from other operators as a short-term measure. The usual comprehensive round up of news from the Kennet and Thames Valley area is also included plus a number of letters from readers of this journal.
	JUNE 2008. Chris Spencer reports on his experience of using the new concessionary bus passes issued to senior citizens from April 2008. The great 2008 fuel crisis and the concerns of bus operators is also discussed. There is a report on the problems being experienced with the new Hassell bus stops in the Tilehurst area of Reading plus the usual wide ranging fleet news from the Thames and Kennet Valleys.
	May 2008. This month's edition takes a look back to 10 years ago when the Reading Buses depot at Mill Lane was closed down and transferred to Great Knolly's Street. There is also the usual comprehensive round-up of fleet news from around the Kennet and Thames Valley area.
	April 2008. Peter Thompson advises the current situation of the ex-Reading buses that were exported to Auckland, New Zealand in 2006 and 2007. There is news of the Oxfordshire Bus Tendering process and news of National Express's intention to launch London Commuter Services. There is the usual coverage of news from around the Kennet and Thames Valley areas.
	March 2008. A bumper edition is produced this month to mark the (theoretical) end of 'step entrance' buses in Reading on 23 February 2008. There are 8 pages devoted to colour photos of the various types of buses withdrawn and the liveries they have appeared in over the years. There is also an assessment on Reading Transport's proposals for relieving the traffic gridlock in the town plus the usual comprehensive fleet news in the Kennet and Thames Valley area.
	FEBRUARY 2008. There is a look at the future of Reading Buses fleet, details of the Newbury 2007/08 fleet upgrade and news of a BTS Tour in one of Reading's Metro Buses, all of which are to be withdrawn from service in late February. There is also the usual comprehensive roundup of news from the Thames and Kennet Valleys.
	January 2008. There is a review of the changes to the bus scene in the Reading area over the last 10 years whilst there is further information on Reading Buses new Ethanol powered buses due for delivery shortly. There is also the usual comprehensive roundup of news from the Thames and Kennet Valleys.
	DECEMBER 2007 This issue looks at the service changes in Wokingham as well as more bus grief in Wycombe! There are more new liveries reported within the Reading and Newbury Buses fleet plus the usual comprehensive news round up of the Thames and Kennet Valleys.
	NOVEMBER 2007 This issue gives details of the Scania Omnicity experimental ethanol powered demonstrator bus (nicknamed Ethel) which has arrived in Reading for a three month trial. The hunt for 4 Leyland Tigers which used to be in the Reading Buses fleet is discussed. There is also a brief look at services operated by Reliance of Newbury in 1945 plus the usual comprehensive round up of news from the Kennet and Thames Valley area.
	October 2007 The uproar to changes in Wycombe's bus services is discussed. There are details of the bus services operated by Whites Bus Services in Winfield near Windsor. Reading Borough Council reports on the Ł600k windfall arising from the installation of safety cameras to enforce bus lane regulations in the last year plus there is the usual comprehensive fleet news from the Kennet & Thames Valley area.
	September 2007 The newly appointed Chief Executive of Reading Buses gives his 'roadmap for the future' of the company. There are details of route diversions put in place during the summer when extensive roadworks were carried out in Reading. Plans for the redevelopment of Reading station get the go ahead plus the usual comprehensive fleet news from the Kennet & Thames Valley area.
	August 2007 The devastating floods that affected much of England on Friday 20 July 2007 and its effect on bus operations in the Thames and Kennet Valleys are recalled. A round up of the 'Incredible Atomic Omnibus' is also included as well as extensive fleet news from around the area.
	July 2007 The story of the AWRE motorbus fleet continues with part 3 and there is also an appeal for help for photographs of the 238 or so vehicles hired by Alder Valley between 1972 and 1985. A photo of Readings new MAN Kinetic+ decker 501 is included whilst all the local fleet news from the Thames and Kennet Valleys is covered too.