Stagecoach has launched a contactless payment service at Aberdeen bus station, with the initiative allowing passengers to pay for their travel with a credit or debit card, as well as Apple Pay and Android Pay.

The machines are being installed in more than 350 buses and coaches in the Aberdeen and Inverness areas. It is part of a £12m UK investment by the firm in new technology.

By the way, if you have compliments, complaints, or suggestions about Stagecoach services, come along to the Kincardine and Mearns bus forum in Stonehaven Town Hall on Thursday. Senior managers will be there. It starts at 7.30pm and should finish at 9pm.