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                    <title>Tour of Britain Comes to Lincolnshire!</title>
                    <link>https://www.pccoaches.co.uk/news/tour-of-britain-comes-to-lincolnshire/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-09-01T09:24:12Z</pubDate>
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                         <![CDATA[Lincolnshire will welcome some of the world's leading professional cyclists this week as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2026 gets underway in our county.
The opening two stages take place across Lincolnshire on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd September, bringing elite cycle racing through many of the communities served by P. C. Coaches.
With road closures and rolling road blocks required for the event, some of our services will need to operate differently while the race is taking place.
Wednesday 2nd September – Lincoln 
Stage One starts and finishes in Lincoln, taking riders through the Lincolnshire countryside before returning to the city for the finish.
A number of roads in and around Lincoln will be closed during the event, which will affect several of our services.
Walk &amp; Ride – Revised Route
The Walk &amp; Ride will be unable to operate its usual route due to road closures in the Cathedral Quarter and surrounding areas.
The service will not be able to serve:
Minster Yard • Church Lane • Bailgate • Westgate • Union Road • Spring Hill • Hungate
Instead, the Walk &amp; Ride will operate a revised circular route serving:
Lincoln Central Station → Wigford Way → Silver Street → Lindum Hill → Pottergate → Northgate → Nettleham Road → Lea Road → Wragby Road → Lindum Hill → Lincoln Central Station

Customers who normally use stops on the affected section of the route should use the nearest available alternative stop.
Service 44 – Revised Route
Service 44 will be unable to serve Church Lane, Newport or Broadway while the road closures are in place.
During this period, buses will operate along Nettleham Road in both directions.
Customers should use alternative stops on Nettleham Road where possible.

Service 77 – Cancelled Journeys
Due to the road closures, the following Service 77 journeys from Lincoln Central Bus Station will not operate on Wednesday 2 September:

13:35 from Lincoln Central
14:35 from Lincoln Central

All other Service 77 journeys are currently planned to operate, although delays may occur as the race and rolling road closures move through the area.
Thursday 3rd September – Boston to Skegness
The action moves east on Thursday as Stage Two starts in Boston before travelling across Lincolnshire towards the coast and the finish in Skegness.
The race passes through areas including Coningsby, Woodhall Spa, Horncastle, Wragby, Binbrook, Louth, Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea – many of which are served by the P. C. Coaches network.
Customers should therefore be prepared for temporary delays, diversions and disruption as rolling road closures move through the county.
Please Allow Extra Time
We'll be doing everything we can to keep Lincolnshire moving throughout both days. However, with rolling road closures and large numbers of visitors expected, some delays will unfortunately be unavoidable.
Please allow additional time for your journey and keep an eye on the P. C. Coaches website, social media pages and app for the latest service information.
And if you're heading out to watch the Tour, why not leave the car at home and travel with us? 
It's set to be a fantastic couple of days for Lincolnshire as communities across the county welcome the Tour of Britain.
Good luck to all the riders – and welcome to Lincolnshire!]]>
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                    <title>Revised Fares From 1st September 2026</title>
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                    <pubDate>2026-08-28T12:07:18Z</pubDate>
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                         <![CDATA[From Tuesday 1st September 2026, there will be some changes to fares across our  local bus network.
The changes coincide with the end of the free child summer fare promotion, which has helped families enjoy free bus travel throughout the summer holidays.
Single Fares Remain Great Value
We are pleased to confirm that we will continue to participate in the Government’s £3 single bus fare cap, meaning adult single journeys on our *eligible local bus services will continue to cost no more than £3.
The Lincolnshire County Council Town Single Fare will also continue, with single fares for journeys within Louth, Mablethorpe, Boston and Spalding capped at just £1.50.
Day, Weekly &amp; Monthly Tickets



Ticket
Adult
Child




City Zone Day
£6.60
£5.00


Louth Zone Day
£5.00
£3.00


Mablethorpe Zone Day
£5.00
£3.00


City Zone Week
£26.00
£19.50


City Zone Month
£87.50
£71.50


County Day
£9.50
£7.50


County Week
£40.00
£32.00


County Month
£140.00
£110.00



 
Our City Zone tickets provide unlimited travel on participating services in and around Lincoln, while our County tickets provide unlimited travel across P. C. Coaches' local bus network.
Where can I travel with a City Zone ticket?
Our City Zone tickets offer unlimited travel across Lincoln and the surrounding area on services W&amp;R, 44, 48, 49, 77, 939, 943, 947, 948, 949, 951, 975 and 976.
City Zone tickets can also be used on:

Service 30 between Lincoln City Centre and Five Mile Lane End
Service 43 between Lincoln City Centre and Scothern
Service 47 between Lincoln City Centre and Bassingham
Services 50 &amp; 56 between Lincoln City Centre and Sudbrooke Lodge Gates
Service 958 between Sudbrooke Lodge Gates and Cherry Willingham 

This means one City Zone ticket gives you the flexibility to make unlimited journeys throughout the day, week or month within the City Zone — whether you're travelling to work, heading into Lincoln for shopping, visiting friends and family or simply getting out and about.







Where can I travel with a Louth Zone ticket?
Our Louth Zone Day ticket gives you unlimited travel within Louth for just £5 Adult or £3 Child.
The Louth Zone covers:

Service 24 between Louth Bus Station and Louth Bypass
Services 40, 41 &amp; 42 the entire route
Services 38 &amp; 50A between Louth Bus Station and Keddington Corner
Service 50 between Louth Bypass and Kenwick Bar

In line with the Lincolnshire County Council Town Fares promotion, all single fares for journeys made entirely within the Louth Zone are capped at just £1.50.
Whether you're making a single journey or travelling several times throughout the day, getting around Louth by bus remains simple and great value.







Where can I travel with a Mablethorpe Zone ticket?
Our Mablethorpe Zone Day ticket gives you unlimited travel within Mablethorpe for just £5 Adult or £3 Child.
The Mablethorpe Zone covers:

Services PC1 &amp; 59E the entire route
Service 50 between Grange Leisure Park and North End
Service 50A between North End and Mablethorpe Bus Station

In line with the Lincolnshire County Council Town Fares promotion, all single fares for journeys made entirely within the Mablethorpe Zone are capped at just £1.50.
Whether you're heading to the shops, the seafront, visiting friends and family or simply getting around the area, you can make unlimited journeys within the Mablethorpe Zone throughout the day with a Mablethorpe Zone Day ticket.














*Please note: These fares do not apply to services 901, 902, 903, 904, 921, 922, 923, 924, 961, 962, 963 and 966, which have their own separate fare structures.
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                    <title>Lincoln Steampunk Festival</title>
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                    <pubDate>2026-08-26T10:30:01Z</pubDate>
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                         <![CDATA[









Lincoln will once again welcome thousands of visitors for the Lincoln Steampunk Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend, bringing an incredible mix of costumes, entertainment and events to the historic Cathedral Quarter.
Walk &amp; Ride Service – Friday 28th &amp; Saturday 29th August
Due to road closures associated with the Steampunk Festival, on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August our Walk &amp; Ride service will be unable to serve Minster Yard, Bailgate or Westgate.
 
During these closures, Walk &amp; Ride will operate via the diversion route shown on the map below.


 
Going to Steampunk?
If you're heading to the festival, why not leave the car at home and travel by bus? As well as our Walk &amp; Ride service, services 43, 44 and 50 also pass close to the Cathedral Quarter, making it easy to get close to the heart of the festivities.
Click here to view timetables for services 43, 44 &amp; 50.
And there's even more reason to travel by bus this Bank Holiday weekend – children can still travel for FREE until the end of August as part of the UK Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme. It's a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy one of Lincoln's biggest and most colourful weekends – without worrying about parking! 
To find out more about the Lincoln Steampunk Festival and what's happening over the weekend, click here to visit the Visit Lincoln website.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the Walk &amp; Ride diversion and hope everyone heading to the Lincoln Steampunk Festival has a fantastic weekend!

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                    <title>Safeguarding at P. C. Coaches</title>
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                    <pubDate>2026-08-20T09:59:31Z</pubDate>
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                         <![CDATA[In time for the new school year, P. C. Coaches of Lincoln Ltd has updated its Safeguarding Policy, reinforcing our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who travels with us.
Every day, we carry thousands of children and young people on our home-to-school, college and local bus services, and safeguarding remains at the heart of how we operate.
Our updated policy provides clear guidance for drivers and other employees on recognising safeguarding concerns, responding appropriately and ensuring that concerns are reported through the correct channels.
The policy also reflects the particular responsibilities involved in providing school and college transport, including services which operate as registered local bus services and may also be used by members of the general public.
We carry thousands of children and young people every week and take that responsibility extremely seriously. Our updated policy ensures our employees have clear guidance on what to look out for, what to do if they have a concern and, most importantly, how we can all play our part in keeping our passengers safe.”
The updated Safeguarding Policy forms part of our continuing commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, training and passenger care across P. C. Coaches of Lincoln Ltd.
Click here to view our current safeguarding policy.
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                    <title>Back to school with P C Coaches</title>
                    <link>https://www.pccoaches.co.uk/news/back-to-school-with-p-c-coaches/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-08-07T14:53:43Z</pubDate>
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                         <![CDATA[Season tickets for our school services to Sir William Robertson Academy, De Aston School, William Farr School and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle, are now available to purchase through our online ticketing portal, which can be accessed from the home page of our website.
To set up an account, simply click the "Register" button in the top right-hand corner of our website and follow the instructions on the screen.
Bus passes can also be purchased through the P C Coaches app, which is available to download free of charge from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Bus passes purchased through the website can either be printed at home or downloaded directly to the P C Coaches app, giving students quick and easy access to their tickets whenever they need them.
Please note that screenshots of tickets cannot be accepted. Students must be able to present either a valid paper ticket or the QR code displayed within the P C Coaches app when boarding. Unfortunately, we will be unable to permit travel if a valid ticket cannot be produced.
For customers who require greater flexibility, single, day and weekly tickets are also available and can be purchased directly from your driver using cash or contactless payment.
For timetable information relating to these services, please click here.
As an employee-owned, customer-driven business, we are proud to provide safe, reliable and affordable transport for thousands of students across Lincolnshire every school day.
If you have any questions, please click here to send a message to our customer support team. ]]>
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                    <title>Kids Go Free this Summer!</title>
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                    <pubDate>2026-07-28T15:05:11Z</pubDate>
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                         <![CDATA[Get ready for a summer of great savings when you travel by Bus!
P C Coaches are pleased to announce that we will be taking part in the new UK Government funded “Great British Summer Savings” Scheme. As part of the scheme, Children aged 5 to 15 can travel for free on any of our bus services across the City of Lincoln &amp; Lincolnshire during the month of August.
This great offer will run from 1st August until 31st August and will open up some great opportunities for families across the region to explore their local area and enjoy days out for less when they travel by Bus.
The UK government funded scheme aims to help reduce the cost of living and make the summer holiday period more affordable, by reducing the costs of those treats and activities we all love to do during the school holidays. The scheme also includes discounts for families at participating venues, such as restaurants, cinemas and a wide range of attractions across the area. 
So whether you and your family are looking for a fun day out, catching the latest movie, enjoying a family meal or simply going for a kick about in the park there are lots of ways to spend some quality time together for less this Summer!
Terms and conditions apply and our coach day trips and holidays are not included in this scheme.
Children aged 5 to 11 years
All children aged 5 to 11 must be accompanied by a fare paying adult to benefit from this scheme.  All adult single bus fares are currently £3 or less. A concessionary card holder is classified as a fare paying adult.
When you board the bus, you must tell the driver where you are going and how many 5–11-year-olds you have travelling with you.  Each child will be issued a ticket which must be retained for the whole journey.  If you’re making more than one trip in any one day, each child will have to be issued with a ticket for every journey made.
Children aged 12 to 15 years
They are allowed to travel on the bus independently as part of the scheme.  When they board the bus, they must tell the driver where they are going and wait for a ticket to be issued.  They must keep hold of the ticket for the whole length of the journey.
If our driver cannot be sure a child is under the age of 16, they may be required to pay a full child fare. Children that look older than 15 years of age will be asked to verify their age and prove they are under 16, therefore we advise older children to carry some form of ID with them when they are travelling.
We look forward to welcoming you on board this Summer and hope that lots of families make the most of the opportunity to get out and explore what the local area has to offer by bus for less.]]>
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                    <title>Bus Service Changes From Monday 27th July 2026</title>
                    <link>https://www.pccoaches.co.uk/news/bus-service-changes-from-monday-27th-july-2026/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-08-05T14:07:26Z</pubDate>
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                         <![CDATA[We are making some changes to our local bus network from Monday 27th July 2026 including improvements to our timetables for services 24, 50 &amp; 50A along with changes to the Louth Nipper.
Service 24 - Louth to Horncastle via Tetford, Belchford &amp; Ashby 
We are pleased to inform our customers that we will now be operating service 24 6 days a week Monday to Saturday, with an improved timetable and a dedicated team of drivers from our Horncastle Depot. 
You can download your copy of the new timetable here.
Service 50 - Lincoln to Louth &amp; Mablethorpe via Lincoln County Hospital &amp; Wragby
On the back of growing customer numbers and our recent investment of almost £600K in two brand new British built Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 double decker buses we are delighted to be able to introduce an improved timetable with more direct buses connecting City, County &amp; Coast and no need to change buses at Louth onto the CallConnect.
You can download your copy of the new timetable here. 
Service 50A - Louth to Mablethorpe via Manby 
To compliment the improvements being mad to service 50 we are pleased to also be able to introduce a revised timetable for service 50A with additional journeys on a Saturday afternoon offering our customers a consistent timetable 6 days a week. 
You can download your copy of the new timetable here.
Louth Nippers
In October 2026 we introduced an enhanced timetable on our Louth Nipper which included 3 additional Nipper routes around the town which were financially supported by Lincolnshire County Council. 
Unfortunely despite the best efforts of our local team at Louth these extra Nipper routes have not carried the number of people needed to make them financially viable, so therefore we regret that Nippers N4, N5 &amp; N6 will no longer operate after Saturday 25th July 2026.
However, there were some areas on these routes that were used so from Monday 27th July 2026 we will be making some small changes to Nippers N1, N2 &amp; N3.
Service N1
Will be renumbered service 40 and will now additionally serve Pasture Drive, Eresbie Road &amp; Barley Drive.
Service N2
Will be renumbered service 41 with no changes to the route.
Service N3
Will be renumbered service 42 and will now serve Louth County Hospital instead of the proposed TESCO site at Northfields. 
You can download your copy of the new Louth Nippers timetable here.
All of these services are included in the Government's Bus Fare Cap Scheme, meaning that adult single fares are capped at just £3*. In addition, all single fares for journeys within Louth and Mablethorpe are capped at just £1.50 as part of Lincolnshire County Council's Town Fare Scheme, making local bus travel even more affordable
We would like to thank all our customers for their loyalty and support and look forward to welcoming you on board very soon. 
* The £3 Fare Cap Scheme ends on 31st December 2026.]]>
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                    <title>Three Years of Connecting City, County &amp; Coast</title>
                    <link>https://www.pccoaches.co.uk/news/three-years-of-connecting-city-county-coast/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-06-05T02:08:12Z</pubDate>
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                         <![CDATA[Friday 5th June 2026 marks a significant milestone for P. C. Coaches as we celebrate three years of operating Service 50 – the route that connects Lincoln, Wragby, Louth and Mablethorpe, linking City, County &amp; Coast.
When we took over the route in June 2023, our goal was simple: to protect an important transport link and provide local communities with a reliable bus service they could depend on. Three years later, Service 50 has become one of Lincolnshire's most important bus corridors, carrying thousands of passengers each month between work, education, shopping, healthcare and leisure destinations.
The third anniversary also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the route, with two brand-new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double-deck buses entering service on Friday 5th June. Representing an investment of nearly £600,000, the new vehicles are the largest single investment in new buses ever made by an independent bus operator in Lincolnshire, demonstrating P. C. Coaches' long-term commitment to improving local bus services and investing in the future of public transport across the county.

Over the past three years, we have continually invested in the route, introducing timetable improvements, additional journey opportunities and enhancing the overall customer experience. The arrival of the new buses is another major step forward and will provide customers with increased comfort, reliability and capacity for years to come.
As an employee-owned business, we understand the importance of local transport. Service 50 does more than connect places; it connects people. Whether travelling to Lincoln for work, visiting the market town of Louth, heading to the coast at Mablethorpe, or accessing essential services along the route, Service 50 plays a vital role in everyday life across Lincolnshire.
Everyone at P. C. Coaches would like to thank the thousands of customers who have travelled with us over the last three years and helped make Service 50 the success it is today.
More Improvements Coming This Summer
The celebrations do not stop with the arrival of our new double-deck buses.
From Monday 27th July 2026, Service 50 will benefit from a further package of enhancements designed to make travelling between Lincoln, Wragby, Louth and Mablethorpe even easier and more convenient.
The revised timetable will introduce earlier morning and later evening journeys, providing greater flexibility for commuters, students, shoppers and leisure travellers. Customers will also benefit from additional through journeys between Lincoln and Mablethorpe, reducing the need to change onto connecting services and creating a more seamless journey between the city and the coast.
The improvements form part of our ongoing commitment to developing Service 50 and ensuring it continues to meet the needs of the communities it serves.
Here's to the next chapter of Service 50 as we continue connecting City, County &amp; Coast. 
 
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                    <title>New &#x2018;MediLinc&#x2019; Service Brings Easier Journeys to Lincoln CDC</title>
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                    <pubDate>2026-05-11T17:00:04Z</pubDate>
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                         <![CDATA[Buses will stop at Lincoln Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) on a new, dedicated route as part of a two-month trial to help improve access to the NHS facility via public transport.
From Monday 1 June 2026, buses will operate every 30 minutes between Lincoln Central Bus Station and Lincoln CDC, via St Marks Street, from 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday.
A temporary bus stop will be in place on Poplar Avenue, near to the CDC, meaning pedestrians will only have a short walk through to the building.
The two-month trial will also include use of an electric bus for two weeks during July, which will be the first electric bus to be used on public routes in the city.
Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group Chief Executive, Professor Karen Dunderdale, said: “Lincoln Community Diagnostic Centre supports up to 60,000 patients each year and we’re doing everything that we can to make it as accessible as possible for everyone.
“While dedicated, free car parking remains available on site, we recognise that not everyone has the privilege and access to their own vehicles. Discussions relating to public transport links have been taking place since before the facility opened and we’ve also been supported by patient feedback, which has described the challenges of the nearest bus stop being approximately half a mile away for those with limited mobility or who are unwell.
“This two-month trial allows opportunity to explore if this additional bus service would be viable longer-term, while offering a more sustainable and convenient public transport route to our services.”
The buses on the dedicated ‘Medilinc’ ML1 service will be operated by PC Coaches of Lincoln.
PC Coaches of Lincoln Managing Director Stephen Bryce said: “Working in partnership with Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group offers us the opportunity to directly support the community and improve access to local services. Our employee-owned structure allows us to focus on delivering long-term benefits for both passengers and the wider community, and we are hoping to develop the MediLinc service so that it can continue in the longer term, with a view to extending the hours and days of operation. 
“This service removes many of the barriers faced by people using the CDC, especially those with mobility issues. The pilot route makes access to Lincoln CDC easier for patients, reduces journey times, and enables convenient connections to other regional bus and rail services. Passengers can pay using cash or contactless payments, and concessionary bus passes are also accepted.
“As we look for ways to develop the service, we are also looking to work with other employers on Lincoln Science and Innovation Park to help reduce their carbon footprint and strengthen the long-term viability of the MediLinc service.”
The trial bus service has been set up with support from Lincoln MP Hamish Falconer MP, who helped to link members of the CDC team with PC Coaches.
He said: "Lincoln Community Diagnostic Centre is delivering vital services for thousands of local people, so improving access is incredibly important.
“A number of constituents raised with me how difficult it could be to reach the site without a car, particularly for older residents and those with mobility issues. I spoke to Stephen Bryce at PC Coaches about the problem, and I’m really pleased we’ve been able to help bring partners together to get this new shuttle service up and running.
“This pilot will make it easier for patients, visitors and staff to access the CDC, while also trialling Lincoln’s first electric bus on a public route. It’s a great example of what can happen when local organisations work together to solve practical problems for residents."
Usage of the service will be evaluated throughout the two-month trial period to determine whether it would be viable longer term.]]>
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                    <title>Open Days - 2027 Season Preview </title>
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                    <pubDate>2026-05-07T14:26:06Z</pubDate>
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                         <![CDATA[Come along to one of our coach holiday's open days, to celebrate the launch of the new 2027 Season Preview Brochure! 
Special offers are only available on the day; come and meet our friendly teams, step aboard one of our luxury executive coaches, and let us help get your perfect holiday organised - all while you enjoy a cuppa! 
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