Routes 25 (October 2013) Chief executive Jeremy Cooper Founded November 1903 | Service type Bus services Depots 1 Website www.ipswichbuses.co.uk Headquarters Ipswich Fleet 76 | |
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Ipswich Buses is a bus company that operates in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is owned by Ipswich Borough Council.
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The company operates buses throughout the town and surrounding villages. Its depot is situated in Constantine Road, near Ipswich Town's Portman Road football ground. First Norfolk & Suffolk also operate bus services in the town on complementary routes.
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History
The origins of Ipswich Buses can be traced to November 1903 when Ipswich Corporation commenced operating trams. In 1923 the trams were replaced by trolleybuses. Buses were introduced from August 1950. To comply with the Transport Act 1985, in 1986 the assets of Ipswich Corporation were transferred to a new legal entity, Ipswich Buses.
Services
As at September 2015 Ipswich Buses operate 25 routes.
Park & Ride
Ipswich Buses operated the Ipswich park and ride system under contract to Suffolk County Council from 1997 until 2008 when First Eastern Counties took over the service. In November 2013 Ipswich Buses recommenced operating the park and ride service.
Fleet
As at December 2014 the fleet consisted of 85 buses.