Fight for the Future: Somerset's Bus Services at a Crossroads Sunday, July 14, 2024 somerset bus partnership services meeting operators funding transport event public transport 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 … Read More
Bristol Airport's Parking Costs Spark Controversy Sunday, April 7, 2024 bristol airport parking uk airports cinch transportation parking costs travel airport parking public transport parking fees rewards program A recent report by car dealer Cinch has placed Bristol Airport in the spotlight as one of the most expensive airports in the UK when it comes to week-long parking. The study, which analyzed parking costs from May 25 to June 1 … Read More
Somerset Council's £150m Investment in Gravity Site for Gigafactory Friday, March 8, 2024 somerset council investment gravity gigafactory repayment business rates infrastructure government grants public transport cycling environmental impact local sourcing employment housing market Somerset Council has committed to investing £150m in the Gravity site near Bridgwater, following the announcement of a £4bn investment in a new electric vehicle battery factory. Agratas revealed plans for the gigafactory on … Read More
Proposed A38 Churchill Scheme Seeks to Enhance Bus Travel in North Somerset Tuesday, February 27, 2024 north somerset churchill bus travel traffic signals roundabout public transport consultation infrastructure bus lanes pedestrians North Somerset Council is seeking public feedback on the proposal to revamp the busy junction near Churchill. As part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), the current crossroads where the A38 and A368 meet is intended … Read More
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