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 city but …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 transport …
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 …
Somerset Council will provide subsidies for 82 bus services throughout this year to maintain essential transport connections for local communities. These subsidies support routes that would otherwise be unprofitable, enabling …
A bus crash on the A396 near Wheddon Cross in Somerset has left several passengers trapped this afternoon, Thursday, July 17. The incident occurred when the bus veered off the road near the junction with Ashwell Lane and …
Longleat Safari Park has elevated the guest experience with the introduction of a brand-new 98-seater safari bus. Unveiled on Monday, June 30, this cutting-edge vehicle combines comfort, convenience, and accessibility for a …
This summer, children and young people under 16 in the West of England will be able to travel free on buses throughout the school holidays. Starting from July 19 until September 5, this new initiative, funded by the West of …
Residents of Taunton have just a few days remaining to share their ideas on what community facilities should be included in the new town centre transport hub. Somerset Council has secured £2.7 million from the Department for …
Significant changes to bus services in North Somerset came into effect following a comprehensive review by First Bus and North Somerset Council in April. The review, which evaluated passenger usage and community requirements, …
Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset are buzzing with interesting planning applications, ranging from electric bus infrastructure to residential and commercial projects. One of the major developments is the …
The planned re-routing of Yeovil’s longstanding Number 11 bus service has sparked uproar among the town’s elderly and disabled residents, with fears that many individuals will be left isolated and without vital transportation …
A collision involving a bus and a van resulted in the closure of the A38 Bridgwater Road near Bristol Airport. The incident, which occurred one mile from the airport, caused significant damage to the bus’s windscreen, leaving …