Winter Weather & Service Updates

Travel Tips for Staying Safe this Winter

  • Be prepared for a change in the weather - wrap up in warm clothes, wear layers of loose fitting clothes and sensible shoes
  • Be alerts - the risk of slips, trips and falls multiply in cold and wet weather, watch your footing
  • Keep informed - if the weather takes a turn and snow falls check for updates which may affect your route or timetable
  • Let someone know where you are going and how long you will be out
  • Store important numbers for when you are out and about, such as Traveline 0871 200 22 33 (available 24/7)
  • Follow us on Twitter @firstaberdeen, to have updates sent to your mobile so you can get up to date information sent to you
  • Store www.realtimebus.com in your phone and get up to minute, real time information on First services in Aberdeen
  • Allow extra time for your journey in extreme weather and where there are roadworks
  • Be safe, Be seen - wear brightly coloured clothes when outdoors or buy a hi-viz armband
  • Please be patient - it's often forgotten that our drivers are the ones out in the extreme weather trying to get to you