A vital local bus service in Keynsham, the K1 route, which was set to be discontinued this summer due to funding expiry, has now been secured for an additional three years. The announcement came as a welcome relief to …
Keynsham residents have welcomed the news that the crucial K1 bus service, which was due to be discontinued this summer due to funding ending, will now continue operating for another three years. West of England mayor Helen …
Extensive roadworks are set to commence in Clevedon this week, aiming to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users. The scheme includes a traffic flow adjustment, a new pedestrian …
Extensive roadworks are set to commence in Clevedon this week, with work beginning on 3rd August and expected to continue until the end of the year. This comprehensive scheme includes traffic flow adjustments, the …
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 …
Somerset’s bus services may soon adopt a franchising model similar to that used in Manchester, signalling a significant shift in how services are managed locally. Currently, private operators run bus routes in Somerset, with …
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council, has committed nearly £5.4 million to the Scholars’ Way Scheme, a transformative project focused on enhancing walking, …
The Liberal Democrats are leading a campaign to impose fines of up to £1,000 on individuals who disturb fellow passengers on public transport by playing loud music through their headphones. Dubbed “headphone dodgers,” these …
Rural Somerset has gained a vital connection with the introduction of a long-awaited bus route to Castle Cary Station. After years of efforts, buses can now pull up to the platform directly, eliminating the need for detours …
The South West region of England is set to undergo a significant step towards a more sustainable future with the introduction of 160 new electric buses. This comes as a result of a combined investment of £20 million from the …
Yeovil, Somerset, rejoices as it sees the reintroduction of a Sunday bus service after a gap of more than 10 years. The 376 bus route, connecting Yeovil with Bristol, was launched amid celebrations at Yeovil Bus Station on …
The introduction of new electric buses is set to revolutionize the transportation landscape in Somerset. Transport campaigners have hailed the move as “transformational,” citing the potential for increased reliability and …
National Express is set to significantly expand its bus services to Bristol Airport, with plans to add over 100 extra journeys every week starting from next month. The decision to enhance services from various locations …
The Somerset Council is gearing up to give a facelift to two critical junctions in Taunton town center in a bid to improve bus journey times. As part of an ongoing initiative to upgrade outdated traffic signals and related …
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 …