Bus

Somerset

Major Overhaul Approved for Somerset Junction

A significant revamp to improve pedestrian and cyclist access and optimize traffic flow at a junction in Somerset has been granted approval by planners. The proposed enhancements will be implemented at the A369 Rownham Hill …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Somerset

Permanent Bus Service Boosts Somerset Village

Peasedown St John is set to receive a much-anticipated boost in public transport services with the upcoming launch of a permanent bus route. Independent Councillors Karen Walker and Gavin Heathcote have been instrumental in …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Somerset

Controversial Rule Forces Bus to Skip Somerset Villages

A controversial rule is preventing a popular bus from picking up passengers in two Somerset villages it passes through, much to the frustration of locals. The 99 “Chew Valley Cat,” which started operating in September 2024, …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Somerset

Fight for the Future: Somerset's Bus Services at a Crossroads

Somerset Bus Partnership is urging all bus users to participate in a crucial public online meeting scheduled for Monday, July 15, at 7 pm via Zoom. The meeting will address the anticipated impacts on bus services in 2024 and …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Somerset

£510,000 Investment in Rural Mobility Hub for Somerset Levels

In response to a request from the Department for Transport (DfT) under the government’s ‘bus back better’ initiative, Somerset County Council has allocated up to £510,000 for the construction of a ‘rural mobility hub’. This …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

Funding

Restored Funding Secures Vital 94 Bus Link to Bath

Funding has been restored for the “invaluable” rural bus serving villages along the Avon between Bath and Trowbridge. The future of the 94 bus had been in jeopardy since half of its funding was slashed in 2022, prompting …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read