Major Improvements Begin Today for WESTlink Demand-Responsive Bus Service Monday, September 1, 2025 westlink northsomerset busservice demandresponsive transportation publictransport reliability community costefficiency bustrial sport Starting today, residents across North Somerset will experience key changes to the WESTlink bus service, an innovative demand-responsive transport system operating without fixed routes or timetables. Users book journeys as … Read More
MP Rachel Gilmour Demands Urgent Improvements to Failing Bus Routes Monday, September 1, 2025 bus transport firstbus mp tiverton minehead accessibility publictransport complaints government sport 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 … Read More
Chew Valley Buses Enhanced with New Routes and Timetables Thursday, August 28, 2025 chewvalley buses publictransport bristol westlocal timetable community x91 99 sustainabletransport sport Buses linking the Chew Valley and Bristol are receiving significant improvements through updated routes and timetables, providing increased frequency and better connectivity for residents and visitors. Starting Sunday, August … Read More
‘I refused to give my bus seat to elderly passenger and I don’t regret it’ Monday, August 25, 2025 bus publictransport seats priorityseating elderly pregnancy etiquette debate reddit publicdebate sport For anyone who regularly uses public transport, finding a seat on a crowded bus can feel like winning the lottery. The unwritten rule is clear: if you’re lucky enough to have a seat, it’s usually expected that you offer it to … Read More
New Taunton Transport Hub Set to Begin Construction by Early 2026 Monday, August 25, 2025 taunton transport hub buses somerset construction publictransport infrastructure bsip community sport Somerset Council has announced that construction of Taunton’s long-awaited new transport hub could commence as soon as January 2026. This follows the council securing £2.7 million in funding from the Department for … Read More
New plans to enhance walking and cycling routes in Exmoor National Park Saturday, August 23, 2025 exmoor walking cycling nationalpark activetravel infrastructure sustainability publictransport tourism health sport Exmoor National Park, spanning the Devon-Somerset border, is set to become more accessible for walkers and cyclists through a comprehensive new active travel plan. Despite a vast network of public rights of way, bridleways, … Read More