Somerset Bus Workers Prepare for Potential Strike as Pay Dispute Intensifies Saturday, September 20, 2025 strike pay union rmt bus southwest firstsouthwest somerset industrialaction transport Bus workers across the South West are gearing up for potential strike action as pay disputes mount in the sector. Following Bristol’s first major bus strike in decades, further industrial action looms not just in the … Read More
MP Rachel Gilmour Demands Urgent Improvements to Failing Bus Routes Monday, September 1, 2025 bus transport firstbus mp tiverton minehead accessibility publictransport complaints government sport Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has announced a forthcoming meeting with First Bus officials to address ongoing issues with the Number 25 and Number 28 bus routes. This action follows hundreds of complaints from … Read More
‘I refused to give my bus seat to elderly passenger and I don’t regret it’ Monday, August 25, 2025 bus publictransport seats priorityseating elderly pregnancy etiquette debate reddit publicdebate sport For anyone who regularly uses public transport, finding a seat on a crowded bus can feel like winning the lottery. The unwritten rule is clear: if you’re lucky enough to have a seat, it’s usually expected that you offer it to … Read More
Yeovil Town Launches New Matchday Bus Service to Huish Park Friday, August 22, 2025 yeovil football matchday bus transport huishpark sustainability travel fans trial sport Yeovil Town FC is excited to introduce a brand new matchday bus service aimed at simplifying transportation to Huish Park for Glovers supporters. Starting on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August 2025, for the game against … Read More
‘Timetableless’ Westlink Bus Launches New Fixed Route Between Bath and Radstock Tuesday, August 19, 2025 westlink bus bath radstock timetabled ruraltransport weca publictransport minibus westofengland sport The West of England’s innovative ‘timetableless’ Westlink bus service is evolving to introduce a new fixed-route, timetabled bus connecting Bath and Radstock. Launched initially in April 2023 as an on-demand … Read More
Bus Drivers in Somerset Face Potential Strike Over Pay Dispute Monday, August 11, 2025 bus strike somerset bristol pay dispute unite firstwest industrialaction drivers More than 1,000 bus drivers employed by First West of England across Somerset and Bristol are being balloted for strike action, following a rejected pay offer deemed unsatisfactory by the Unite union. The potential industrial … Read More