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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Transport …
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, …
The West of England’s innovative ‘timetableless’ Westlink bus service is evolving to introduce a new fixed-route, timetabled bus connecting Bath and Radstock. Launched initially in April 2023 as an on-demand transport …
Helen Godwin marks 100 days as the West of England Metro Mayor with a clear ambition: “I want to get elected again in four years' time.” After narrowly winning the May election by a three percent margin against Reform UK’s …
Helen Godwin, now 100 days into her tenure as West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Metro Mayor, is focused on proving the value of Labour leadership in the region. Having narrowly won the mayoral race against Reform UK’s …
Growing up in Barcelona, I’m no stranger to airport controversies. Spain’s economic crisis in the late 2000s and early 2010s saw many airports built in remote locations that barely saw any use—take Huesca’s airport, which …
Somerset Council will provide subsidies for 82 bus services throughout this year to maintain essential transport connections for local communities. These subsidies support routes that would otherwise be unprofitable, enabling …
Somerset Council is committed to maintaining crucial bus services across the county by subsidising 82 routes that would otherwise be unable to operate commercially. These subsidies help link communities and provide essential …
Somerset Council has made a significant commitment to keep 82 bus routes operational across the county throughout this year, safeguarding essential transportation for commuters, students, and leisure travelers who depend on …
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 …
Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, remains determined to secure a new railway station in her constituency following the announcement of new housing developments near a potential station site. …