Somerset Council Funds 82 Bus Services to Keep County Connected Sunday, August 10, 2025 somerset buses subsidies transport publictransport routes council funding connectivity bsip sport Somerset Council is committed to maintaining crucial bus services across the county by subsidising 82 routes that would otherwise be unable to operate commercially. These subsidies help link communities and provide essential … Read More
Somerset’s Ambitious Transport Plan Aims to Revolutionize Travel by 2045 Sunday, July 27, 2025 transport somerset buses railways cycling evcharging publicconsultation sustainability roadsafety infrastructure Somerset Council has unveiled its ambitious new Local Transport Plan (LTP), a visionary roadmap designed to transform how people travel across the county over the next two decades. Published this week, the plan sets out a … Read More
Somerset Bus Services Updated with New Stops and Revised Schedules Wednesday, July 23, 2025 somerset buses timetable firstbus yeovil publictransport routes accessibility westsomersetrailway serviceupdate sport Starting next month, Somerset’s bus network will see important changes, including new stops and revised timetables. Notably, the 51 Yeovil Town Circular route will be divided into two separate services to enhance punctuality … Read More
Bus Route Extension Planned After Crucial Village Service Cancellation Thursday, July 3, 2025 buses rural transport southgloucestershire wottonunderedge publictransport busroutes community extension accessibility sport A bus route serving rural communities is set for extension following the cancellation of a “vital” local service, which campaigners say has inflicted significant damage. The discontinued 84/54 route connected … Read More
Children Under 16 to Enjoy Free Bus Travel Across the West of England This Summer Tuesday, June 10, 2025 buses transport children westofengland summer travel publictransport costofliving families free sport This summer, children and young people under 16 across the West of England can travel free on local buses throughout the school holidays, from July 19 to September 5. Backed financially by the West of England Combined … Read More
£750m Transport Investment Could Herald the Return of Trams to Bath Thursday, June 5, 2025 transport bath trams masstransit buses rail infrastructure westofengland sustainable investment Bath and North East Somerset Council has welcomed a landmark £752 million government investment in the West of England’s transport network, calling it a “turning point” for regional mobility. Labour West of England Metro … Read More