https://www.nctx.co.uk/most-satisfied-bus-passengers We carry the country’s most satisfied bus passengers, ranked #1 for overall customer satisfaction in the latest Transport Focus survey! 25 March 2026 adriana.plucin… /most-satisfied-bus-passengers https://www.nctx.co.uk/easter How we're operating over the Easter weekend. 20 March 2026 adriana.plucin… /easter https://www.nctx.co.uk/one-month-at-lister-gate Since opening on 16th February 2026, the new Travel Centre has welcomed over 10,000 customers. 16 March 2026 adriana.plucin… /one-month-at-lister-gate https://www.nctx.co.uk/100-years-south-notts A commemorative bus painted in a heritage South Notts livery has been unveiled by NCT to celebrate a century of service. 13 March 2026 adriana.plucin… /100-years-south-notts https://www.nctx.co.uk/Excellence-Awards-2026 Nottingham City Transport has celebrated the outstanding contributions of its colleagues at the 2026 Excellence Awards. 03 March 2026 adriana.plucin… /Excellence-Awards-2026 https://www.nctx.co.uk/season-ticket-price-increases Summary of new prices from Sunday 1st March 2026. 25 February 2026 adriana.plucin… /season-ticket-price-increases https://www.nctx.co.uk/10k-run-disruption Severe disruption on Sunday 8th March 2026, with most services unable to stop in the City Centre during the morning. 25 February 2026 adriana.plucin… /10k-run-disruption https://www.nctx.co.uk/nct-opens-new-travel-centre Our new Travel Centre is now open on Lister Gate, Nottingham. 16 February 2026 adriana.plucin… /nct-opens-new-travel-centre https://www.nctx.co.uk/margaret-wildgust-bus-naming After nearly 20 years volunteering at NUH, 90-year-old Margaret Wildgust has had an NCT bus named in her honour. 02 February 2026 adriana.plucin… /margaret-wildgust-bus-naming https://www.nctx.co.uk/pathfinder90-enters-service NCT has officially taken over the operation of service 90 from Central Connect East Midlands, with the route now branded Pathfinder 90. 01 February 2026 adriana.plucin… /pathfinder90-enters-service https://www.nctx.co.uk/12-years-panto-sponsorship Nottingham Playhouse marks 12 years of pantomime sponsorship with Nottingham City Transport. 27 January 2026 adriana.plucin… /12-years-panto-sponsorship https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottingham-city-transport-managing-director-awarded-mbe-new-years-honours-list David awarded the MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List for his services to public transport. 29 December 2025 anthony.carver… /nottingham-city-transport-managing-director-awarded-mbe-new-years-honours-list https://www.nctx.co.uk/electric-bus-rollout-complete NCT has completed the rollout of all 62 electric single deck buses, marking a major milestone in the transition to a zero-emission fleet. 16 December 2025 adriana.plucin… /electric-bus-rollout-complete https://www.nctx.co.uk/pathfinder26-upgrade Six ultra-low emission buses will soon be on the streets of the Midlands thanks to a partnership between NCT and manufacturer Wrightbus. 10 December 2025 adriana.plucin… /pathfinder26-upgrade https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottinghams-buses-are-second-one Bus usage is up in Nottingham, with the second highest passenger numbers outside of London. 08 December 2025 adriana.plucin… /nottinghams-buses-are-second-one https://www.nctx.co.uk/NCT-Joins-ROSCO Over 800 NCT drivers are now officially enrolled in the ROSCO safe driving scheme. 04 December 2025 adriana.plucin… /NCT-Joins-ROSCO https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottingham-monopoly The ‘Big Reveal’ and launch of a brand-new Nottingham version of the world’s most popular board game took place on 28 November 2025. 04 December 2025 adriana.plucin… /nottingham-monopoly https://www.nctx.co.uk/Timetable-Changes-11-January-2026 Timetable changes on 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 24, 26, 28, 30, 39, 45, 77, 79/A, 87, 88, 89, N26 03 December 2025 adriana.plucin… /Timetable-Changes-11-January-2026 https://www.nctx.co.uk/pathfinder90launch We're taking over the 90 from Central Connect between Fernwood, Balderton, Newark, Farndon, Bingham and Nottingham 02 December 2025 anthony.carver… /pathfinder90launch https://www.nctx.co.uk/nct-success-uk-bus-awards-2025 Zohra Rani named Top National Bus Driver and Daniel Sanderson wins Silver Unsung Hero at the UK Bus Awards 2025. 26 November 2025 adriana.plucin… /nct-success-uk-bus-awards-2025 https://www.nctx.co.uk/Derby-Road-Update Derby Road will reopen as a two-way route between QMC and Priory from Monday 24th November, just in time for the run-up to Christmas. 20 November 2025 adriana.plucin… /Derby-Road-Update https://www.nctx.co.uk/Christmas-Wrapping-Paper Wrap your gifts with love and wheels this festive season! All profits will be donated to When You Wish Upon a Star (Nottingham). 18 November 2025 adriana.plucin… /Christmas-Wrapping-Paper https://www.nctx.co.uk/christmas Summary of how buses are operating over the Christmas and New Year period. 29 October 2025 adriana.plucin… /christmas https://www.nctx.co.uk/heritage-high-tech-zenobe-hands-over-electric-bus-depot-nottingham-city-transport We've completed the electrification of our Trent Bridge Bus Garage, home to our electric single deck bus fleet. 29 October 2025 anthony.carver… /heritage-high-tech-zenobe-hands-over-electric-bus-depot-nottingham-city-transport https://www.nctx.co.uk/uk-bus-awards-2025-shortlist We’re delighted to announce that two of our colleagues have been shortlisted in the UK Bus Awards 2025. 10 October 2025 adriana.plucin… /uk-bus-awards-2025-shortlist https://www.nctx.co.uk/audio-announcements-buses Additional announcements are being added to buses, in line with new regulations. 09 October 2025 adriana.plucin… /audio-announcements-buses https://www.nctx.co.uk/GooseFair25 Nottingham's Goose Fair returns for 10 days at the Forest Recreation Ground to thrill and delight! 19 September 2025 adriana.plucin… /GooseFair25 https://www.nctx.co.uk/service-change-14-09 Cropwell Bishop, Cotgrave & Tollerton will join the City Bus Network, additional journeys to South Notts 1 and more! 21 August 2025 adriana.plucin… /service-change-14-09 https://www.nctx.co.uk/nct-honours-chris-channon Paralympian Chris Channon MBE honoured with NCT bus naming for championing better 999 access. 21 August 2025 adriana.plucin… /nct-honours-chris-channon https://www.nctx.co.uk/11extension We're serving Tollerton, Cotgrave, Hollygate Park and Cropwell Bishop from mid-September 2025! 05 August 2025 adriana.plucin… /11extension https://www.nctx.co.uk/staff-fun-day-raises-725-for-child-bereavement-uk We recently held a family fun day at Nottingham Rugby Ground with free activities for colleagues and their families. 23 July 2025 adriana.plucin… /staff-fun-day-raises-725-for-child-bereavement-uk https://www.nctx.co.uk/rivendell From Sunday 27th July 2025, Nottingham City Transport is delighted to be serving the Rivendell development. 19 July 2025 anthony.carver… /rivendell https://www.nctx.co.uk/Summer-Singles-Special Get out and about for less with our Summer Singles Special. 18 July 2025 adriana.plucin… /Summer-Singles-Special https://www.nctx.co.uk/bus-named-honour-st-anns-community-champion-tony-miller We've named one of our St Ann's buses after community resident Tony Miller, who was passionate about the area where he was born and bred. 02 July 2025 anthony.carver… /bus-named-honour-st-anns-community-champion-tony-miller https://www.nctx.co.uk/service-change-27-07 We're serving the Rivendell development with our Lilac 24 and Red 45, as well as introducing N26 six nights a week! 02 July 2025 adriana.plucin… /service-change-27-07 https://www.nctx.co.uk/derby-road-a52-closure-updated National Highways are undertaking major carriageway reconstruction work on the A52 Derby Road between QMC and Priory roundabouts. 27 June 2025 anthony.carver… /derby-road-a52-closure-updated https://www.nctx.co.uk/New-Advertising-Deal Nottingham’s award-winning bus fleet and Adverta have struck a new advertising income deal which helps safeguard services and fares. 22 May 2025 adriana.plucin… /New-Advertising-Deal https://www.nctx.co.uk/ALBUM2025-Conference-Success Over 400 delegates gathered for three days of industry insights, innovation, and collaboration, hosted by Nottingham City Transport. 21 May 2025 adriana.plucin… /ALBUM2025-Conference-Success https://www.nctx.co.uk/Pathfinder-Upgrade Nottingham City Transport has partnered with pioneering manufacturer Wrightbus to upgrade its long distance Pathfinder bus service. 21 May 2025 adriana.plucin… /Pathfinder-Upgrade https://www.nctx.co.uk/derby-road-a52-closure Major carriageway works are taking place on Derby Road between QMC and Priory roundabouts from 28th May 2025 for several months. 20 May 2025 anthony.carver… /derby-road-a52-closure https://www.nctx.co.uk/may-bank-holidays-2025 How our services are operating over the May Bank Holiday weekends, as well as the opening hours of our Call Centre and Travel Centre 29 April 2025 adriana.plucin… /may-bank-holidays-2025 https://www.nctx.co.uk/DVSA-Reaccreditation NCT has successfully achieved continued accreditation in the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme, following the most recent periodic audit. 25 April 2025 adriana.plucin… /DVSA-Reaccreditation https://www.nctx.co.uk/NCT-Named-Best-City-Operator NCT celebrates the highest customer satisfaction score of any UK city operator in the latest Transport Focus survey. 26 March 2025 adriana.plucin… /NCT-Named-Best-City-Operator https://www.nctx.co.uk/Clifton-Bus-Upgrade NCT unveils new zero-emission electric buses, joined by MP Lilian Greenwood & the Sandall family in Clifton. 26 March 2025 adriana.plucin… /Clifton-Bus-Upgrade https://www.nctx.co.uk/Better-Bus-Service-Abbey-Park New Green 5A will serve the Buckfast Way turning circle in Abbey Park every hour during the daytime. 20 March 2025 adriana.plucin… /Better-Bus-Service-Abbey-Park https://www.nctx.co.uk/farechange We have undertaken our annual review of fares, which will see some prices change from Sunday 30 March 2025. 17 March 2025 adriana.plucin… /farechange https://www.nctx.co.uk/service-change-30th-march-2025 Summary of service changes from Sunday 30th March 2025. 07 March 2025 adriana.plucin… /service-change-30th-march-2025 https://www.nctx.co.uk/Celebration-Bus NCT’s Celebration Bus hits the streets to mark our sixth UK Bus Operator of the Year win. 28 February 2025 adriana.plucin… /Celebration-Bus https://www.nctx.co.uk/NCT-Welcomes-New-Operations-Manager Record-breaking six-time UK Bus Operator of the Year, NCT, is pleased to welcome Nigel Eggleton as its new Operations Manager. 21 February 2025 adriana.plucin… /NCT-Welcomes-New-Operations-Manager https://www.nctx.co.uk/Excellence-Awards-2025 Nottingham City Transport has celebrated the remarkable contributions of its colleagues at its 2025 Excellence Awards. 13 February 2025 adriana.plucin… /Excellence-Awards-2025 https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottinghams-bridgford-bus-gets-upgrade NCT is delighted to announce the introduction of its latest electric buses to the Green Line routes 5, 7, 8 and 9. 10 February 2025 adriana.plucin… /nottinghams-bridgford-bus-gets-upgrade https://www.nctx.co.uk/Roy-Volunteer-Bus-Honour An 84-year-old hospital volunteer got a double-decker bus named after him after 15 years of dedication to staff and patients. 28 January 2025 adriana.plucin… /Roy-Volunteer-Bus-Honour https://www.nctx.co.uk/2024review Look back at our highlights from 2024! 23 December 2024 anthony.carver… /2024review https://www.nctx.co.uk/withdrawal-board-wi-fi We’ve reluctantly taken the decision to switch the Wi-Fi off on our diesel and bio-gas buses from early 2025. 23 December 2024 anthony.carver… /withdrawal-board-wi-fi https://www.nctx.co.uk/MMW-Works-25 The next phase of works are taking place at the Maid Marian Way / Upper Parliament Street junction from January 2025. 22 December 2024 adriana.plucin… /MMW-Works-25 https://www.nctx.co.uk/Winter-Grouprider Bus passengers won’t be ‘top to toe in tailbacks’ this Christmas as the group bus ticket discount scheme returns! 16 December 2024 adriana.plucin… /Winter-Grouprider https://www.nctx.co.uk/New-Fare-Cap NCT confirms its participation in the government’s £3 single bus fare cap, which will run from 1st January 2025 until 31st December 2025. 10 December 2024 adriana.plucin… /New-Fare-Cap https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottingham-bus-growth-surpasses-2010-levels Nottingham’s bus network grows post-COVID, with passenger numbers surpassing 2010 levels, thanks to improvements and integration. 10 December 2024 adriana.plucin… /nottingham-bus-growth-surpasses-2010-levels https://www.nctx.co.uk/NCT-Shortlisted-Sustainable-Tourism-Award We’re proud to be shortlisted for the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award at the 2025 Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards! 06 December 2024 adriana.plucin… /NCT-Shortlisted-Sustainable-Tourism-Award https://www.nctx.co.uk/nct-wins-uk-bus-operator-of-the-year-record-sixth-time NCT has been named UK Bus Operator of the Year for an unprecedented sixth time, reaffirming its position as the leading bus operator. 27 November 2024 adriana.plucin… /nct-wins-uk-bus-operator-of-the-year-record-sixth-time https://www.nctx.co.uk/ruddington-business-park-buses-back-normal From Monday 25th November 2024, Green 10, 10C and 10X will return to their normal routes and timetable. 23 November 2024 anthony.carver… /ruddington-business-park-buses-back-normal https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottingham-city-transport-crowned-large-bus-operator-year Nottingham City Transport is celebrating after being crowned Large Bus Operator of the Year 2024 in the routeone Awards. 14 November 2024 adriana.plucin… /nottingham-city-transport-crowned-large-bus-operator-year https://www.nctx.co.uk/christmas24 Summary of how buses are operating over the Christmas and New Year period. 10 November 2024 anthony.carver… /christmas24 https://www.nctx.co.uk/Free-Travel-Guide-Dogs Guide dog puppies, and the volunteers who care for them, can travel on buses for free in Nottingham, thanks to support from NCT. 31 October 2024 adriana.plucin… /Free-Travel-Guide-Dogs https://www.nctx.co.uk/new-ps3-fare-cap-january-2025 An update following the announcement of changes to the national bus fare cap. 29 October 2024 anthony.carver… /new-ps3-fare-cap-january-2025 https://www.nctx.co.uk/Nottingham-On-Top-Again Nottingham has been named as the most bus-friendly area in England according to a GetByBus study. 24 October 2024 adriana.plucin… /Nottingham-On-Top-Again https://www.nctx.co.uk/personalised-travel-notifications Keep up to date with disruptions personalised to the stops and services you use! 23 October 2024 anthony.carver… /personalised-travel-notifications https://www.nctx.co.uk/maid-marian-way-city-regeneration-works An update on service performance as works on Maid Marian Way continue. 23 October 2024 anthony.carver… /maid-marian-way-city-regeneration-works https://www.nctx.co.uk/service-change-17th-november-2024 Timetable changes on Brown, Yellow, and Turquoise Lines, plus Brown and Yellow buses returning to their usual Milton Street stops. 22 October 2024 adriana.plucin… /service-change-17th-november-2024 https://www.nctx.co.uk/bus-driver-thanks-nct-and-police Our bus driver, Tika, has thanked us and Nottinghamshire following the support he received after being subjected to racial abuse in May. 08 October 2024 adriana.plucin… /bus-driver-thanks-nct-and-police https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottingham-city-transport-managing-director-wins-lifetime-achievement-award David Astill, the Managing Director of Nottingham City Transport, is presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. 27 September 2024 anthony.carver… /nottingham-city-transport-managing-director-wins-lifetime-achievement-award https://www.nctx.co.uk/electric-bus-project-nominated Electrification of Trent Bridge Garage has been nominated in the 'Exemplary Contribution to Net Zero' category. 10 September 2024 adriana.plucin… /electric-bus-project-nominated https://www.nctx.co.uk/economic-impacts-of-bus Every £1 of government spend on better services and bus priority schemes can secure economic benefits equal to £4.55. 06 September 2024 adriana.plucin… /economic-impacts-of-bus https://www.nctx.co.uk/new-bus-service-edwalton-fields The new Edwalton Fields development in West Bridgford will join the City bus network from 1st September as NCT starts serving the area. 19 August 2024 adriana.plucin… /new-bus-service-edwalton-fields https://www.nctx.co.uk/nct-supports-notts-county 15% off adult and group day tickets in the NCTX Buses app for all ticket holders during the 2024-25 season! 16 August 2024 adriana.plucin… /nct-supports-notts-county https://www.nctx.co.uk/routeone-finalists We're thrilled to be among the industry's finest and look forward to the awards night in November when the winners will be revealed. 15 August 2024 adriana.plucin… /routeone-finalists https://www.nctx.co.uk/robin-hood-price-changes There are changes to Robin Hood prices from Sunday 25th August 2024. 15 August 2024 adriana.plucin… /robin-hood-price-changes https://www.nctx.co.uk/network-improvements-1st-september-2024 New services to Edwalton Fields, Calverton and Jubilee Campus, plus better buses for West Bridgford, Woodborough and Lambley! 19 July 2024 anthony.carver… /network-improvements-1st-september-2024 https://www.nctx.co.uk/local-transport-minister-makes-nottingham-city-transport-first-official-engagement New Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood MP, visits Nottingham City Transport in first official engagement. 18 July 2024 anthony.carver… /local-transport-minister-makes-nottingham-city-transport-first-official-engagement https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottingham-city-transport-announces-more-electric-bus-routes-electric-fleet-reaches-250000-zero 24 more electric buses are coming in 2025, with Navy, Green, Sky Blue and Yellow Lines to Benefit! 08 July 2024 anthony.carver… /nottingham-city-transport-announces-more-electric-bus-routes-electric-fleet-reaches-250000-zero https://www.nctx.co.uk/changes-green-10-and-buses-ruddington-business-park Introduction of Free Shuttle Bus and Changes to 10 Timetable from 17th June 14 June 2024 anthony.carver… /changes-green-10-and-buses-ruddington-business-park https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottingham-city-transport-confirms-ps2-fare-cap-continues-nct Single fares on Nottingham City Transport bus services will continue to be capped at £2 until the end of 2024. 05 June 2024 anthony.carver… /nottingham-city-transport-confirms-ps2-fare-cap-continues-nct https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottingham-city-transport-moved-mental-health-awareness-week Nottingham City Transport has marked Mental Health Awareness Week by moving more for the mental health of its colleagues. 19 May 2024 anthony.carver… /nottingham-city-transport-moved-mental-health-awareness-week https://www.nctx.co.uk/national-walking-month May is National Walking Month and there are plenty of great parks and countryside to enjoy that are easy to reach by bus with NCT. 02 May 2024 adriana.plucin… /national-walking-month https://www.nctx.co.uk/bus-stop-predicted-information A statement on the current accuracy and reliability of information on electronic bus stop displays. 16 April 2024 anthony.carver… /bus-stop-predicted-information https://www.nctx.co.uk/temporary-closure-bulwell-bus-station Temporary Stop Changes from 2nd - 5th April 2024 inclusive. 26 March 2024 anthony.carver… /temporary-closure-bulwell-bus-station https://www.nctx.co.uk/farechange24 Some prices will change from 31 March 2024, but the £2 single along with weekly and monthly Easyriders for adults and under 19s are frozen! 20 March 2024 anthony.carver… /farechange24 https://www.nctx.co.uk/free-travel-leicestershire-youngsters-easter Free bus travel for Under 19s in Loughborough on South Notts 1 during Easter School Holidays. 18 March 2024 anthony.carver… /free-travel-leicestershire-youngsters-easter https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottinghams-buses-named-best-country Nottingham has been named top city in the UK for bus passenger satisfaction according to a major survey conducted by Transport Focus. 14 March 2024 adriana.plucin… /nottinghams-buses-named-best-country https://www.nctx.co.uk/service-change-31st-march-24 Timetable changes on Brown, Pink, Orange and Turquoise Lines. 12 March 2024 adriana.plucin… /service-change-31st-march-24 https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottingham-city-transport-launches-new-electric-bus-fleet NCT is launching its brand new fleet of electric buses at an Open Day in Nottingham’s Old Market Square on Saturday 9th March 2024 06 March 2024 anthony.carver… /nottingham-city-transport-launches-new-electric-bus-fleet https://www.nctx.co.uk/nottingham-city-transport-adds-real-time-bus-fare-information-its-app-and-website New functionality launched to help you find out how much your bus journey will cost. 12 February 2024 anthony.carver… /nottingham-city-transport-adds-real-time-bus-fare-information-its-app-and-website https://www.nctx.co.uk/48-zero-emission-electric-single-deck-buses-nct The first 12 buses have arrived with NCT, with 12 more due by April and a further 24 in 2025. 05 February 2024 anthony.carver… /48-zero-emission-electric-single-deck-buses-nct https://www.nctx.co.uk/shop-til-you-drop-ncts-new-bus-service-victoria-retail-park New Lilac Line 24 bus linking Carlton and Burton Road to Victoria Retail Park! 26 January 2024 anthony.carver… /shop-til-you-drop-ncts-new-bus-service-victoria-retail-park https://www.nctx.co.uk/service-change-28th-january-2024 Timetable changes on Brown, Pink and Lilac line, plus new direct service from Carlton to Victoria Retail Park! 15 January 2024 anthony.carver… /service-change-28th-january-2024 https://www.nctx.co.uk/2-pound-fare-2024 We're continuing with £2 capped single bus fares in the New Year! 21 December 2023 adriana.plucin… /2-pound-fare-2024 https://www.nctx.co.uk/nuh-staff-member-has-bus-named-after-him-following-award-win Ernesto Marongiu won a special extra prize of having a double decker bus named after him - following his success at this year’s NUH awards. 15 December 2023 anthony.carver… /nuh-staff-member-has-bus-named-after-him-following-award-win