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Your journeys mean everything to us, but we’ve been on our own journey too. We know bus isn’t always perfect, but we’ve been listening to our communities, and making changes for the better. Find out more.
Your journeys mean everything to us, but we’ve been on our own journey too. We know bus isn’t always perfect, but we’ve been listening to our communities, and making changes for the better. Find out more.
There is currently no bus service on Uttoxeter Road, Longton due to an incident.
As a result, the 6a will be following the 6 route in both directions until further notice.
*UPDATED*
This is back open and services have returned to the normal route.
(11:51 30/01/2026)
The next phase of the Stoke Mains renewal programme phase 4 starts on Monday 26th January.
The roadworks on Hanley Road are moving down the road.
Services 7,7A,8,9
We will be unable to divert via Birches Head Road outbound due to the turning being made too tight
Buses are diverting outbound via Waterloo Road, Leek Road, Holden Lane Bridge.
Inbound normal route.
Service 18
Buses are diverting outbound via Waterloo Road, Leek Road.
Inbound normal route.
There will be no service on Milton Road or Berwick Road on outbound trips.
There will be a free shuttle bus being operated by Stantons of Stoke. This will run every 30 mins from 06:00 until 18:30.