Somerset’s bus network is considering a shift towards a centrally-franchised system similar to that used in Manchester, marking a potential major change in how local bus services operate. Currently, private operators run bus …
Residents of the rural villages in North East Somerset’s so-called “forgotten valley” are facing significant challenges as bus service cuts increasingly disrupt their daily lives. Over recent years, many villages in the heart …
A bus carrying passengers crashed into a lamppost on Upper Bristol Road in Bath at around 5 a.m. on Saturday, November 29. Avon and Somerset Police responded promptly to reports of the collision involving a First bus and …
Persistent issues with unreliable bus services in Somerset have sparked a series of promising reforms after local MP Rachel Gilmour secured crucial commitments from First Bus to improve public transport. Rachel Gilmour, MP …
First Bus has committed to improving the frequently late and overcrowded bus services 28 and 25 in Somerset, following ongoing complaints from passengers. Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has been actively …
Drivers at two of the three First Bus depots in Bristol are set to strike from Tuesday through Friday, following the rejection of a revised pay offer. This four-day industrial action threatens to bring Bristol’s road network …
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 …
Significant changes to bus services in Weston-super-Mare and nearby regions will take effect from August 31, aiming to improve route clarity, connectivity, and coverage. FirstBus, in collaboration with North Somerset Council …
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 …
Significant changes have been made to bus services in North Somerset following a collaborative review by First Bus and North Somerset Council earlier this year. This review assessed passenger usage and community needs to …
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, …
A vital early morning bus service in Taunton is back on the road, thanks to financial support from Somerset Council. The bus route provides essential transport to Musgrove Park Hospital, enabling staff to reach their early …
A crucial early morning bus service in Taunton will be reinstated from Sunday, June 2, thanks to determined efforts by local campaigners and support from Somerset Council. The 6.22am route, running from Wellsprings and …
Residents of the Somerset village of Writhlington are feeling increasingly isolated after the D2X bus service, a crucial transport link, was withdrawn. The D2X route, which ran from Frome through Radstock to Bath Bus Station, …