BORDERS Buses has announced its festive timetable and a Black Friday deal.

The bus company will be running an adjusted schedule from December 23 to January 5, with no services on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day or January 2.

This will allow the Borders Buses team to have a break over the festive period.

Customers are encouraged to pick up the festive timetables on the buses and download the Borders Buses app.

The app provides discounted tickets, real-time bus tracking, journey planning and service updates.

Borders Buses is also bringing back its Black Friday offer.

On November 29, customers can purchase single tickets at discounted rates exclusively via the app.

The offers include 100 single tickets for £160, 50 single tickets for £105, and 10 single tickets for £25.

Lee Young, operations manager at Borders Buses, said: "As we enter the festive season, I would like to extend my warmest Christmas greetings to all our valued customers and hope they make full use of our Black Friday app tickets offer and enjoy.

"Your support throughout the year has been truly appreciated, and we look forward to serving you in the coming year.

"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."

The festive bus times are as follows:

Monday, December 23: Saturday service

Tuesday, December 24: Saturday service with early finish

Wednesday, December 25: No service

Thursday, December 26: No service

Friday, December 27: Saturday service

Saturday, December 28: Saturday service

Sunday, December 29: Sunday service

Monday, December 30: Saturday service

Tuesday, December 31: Saturday service with early finish

Wednesday, January 1: No service

Thursday, January 2: No service

Friday, January 3: Saturday service

Saturday, January 4: Saturday service

Sunday, January 5: Sunday service

On December 24 and 31 specifically there will be early finishes on several routes.

For more details on the festive bus times, the Borders Buses app, and Black Friday deals, customers can visit the Borders Buses website or contact the customer service team.

The Black Friday tickets are available exclusively on the Borders Buses app and can only be purchased on November 29.

The tickets are valid until February 28, 2025, and apply to all services with no restrictions.