Council secures 12-month funding to save vital Somerset bus routes Friday, February 23, 2024 somerset bus routes funding council first bus south subsidy bsip commercial viability agreement community support mp public transport rural areas In a last-minute agreement, Somerset Council and First Bus South have secured the future of four crucial bus services in Somerset, ensuring their operation for the next 12 months. The services, including the 25, 28, 54, and … Read More
Age UK calls for restoration of vital bus routes in Somerset Tuesday, November 28, 2023 somerset bus routes age uk transportation funding isolation community public transport government support social impact Age UK has called for the reinstatement of local bus routes in Somerset that have been deemed ‘indispensable’ but were discontinued after losing local government support. The charity, known for its advocacy on … Read More