Backwell Bus Lane Proposal Sparks Community Outrage and Council Review Friday, May 30, 2025 backwell buslane northsomerset publictransport cycling safety council community traffic busservice sport A £2.2 million plan to introduce a 206-metre bus lane along the A370 through the North Somerset village of Backwell has ignited significant fear and anger among local residents, prompting the council to reconsider the … Read More
Council Funding Restores Taunton’s Early Morning Bus Service Tuesday, May 27, 2025 taunton busservice somersetcouncil publictransport gideonamos wellsprings hospitaltransport somersetbuspartnership firstbus localgovernment sport 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 … Read More
Butlin’s Expands Community Access at Minehead Resort Monday, May 26, 2025 butlins minehead community accessibility disability pecboards swimming publictransport westsomerset inclusion sport Butlin’s Minehead has announced exciting new initiatives to boost access to its facilities for local residents in West Somerset, following a meeting with Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead—the first formal visit by … Read More
Early Morning Taunton Bus Route Reinstated After Community Campaign Thursday, May 22, 2025 taunton busservice somerset publictransport campaign firstbus somersetcouncil libdem commute transportpolicy sport 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 … Read More
Somerset Village Residents Isolated After D2X Bus Service Withdrawal Wednesday, May 21, 2025 writhlington busservice somerset publictransport d2x petition weca community firstbus isolation sport 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village of Writhlington are feeling increasingly isolated after the D2X bus service, a crucial transport link, was withdrawn.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, … Read More
MP Slams Bus Fare Increase, Warns of 'Catastrophic' Impact on Rural Travel Wednesday, May 14, 2025 busfare ruraltravel transport wiltshire publictransport fares government liberaldemocrats accessibility healthcare sport A Wiltshire MP has voiced strong opposition to the recent government decision to raise the nationwide bus fare cap from £2 to £3, warning it could have devastating consequences for rural communities already facing limited … Read More