Somerset Council Secures Lifeline for 82 Vital Bus Routes Saturday, August 2, 2025 somerset busroutes publictransport bsip funding council communities sustainability transport infrastructure sport 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 … Read More
Major Bus Service Changes to Enhance Clarity and Connectivity in Weston-super-Mare Friday, August 1, 2025 weston-super-mare busservices firstbus connectivity timetable publictransport bristol northsomerset sustainability electricbuses sport 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 … Read More
Somerset MP Advocates for New Railway Station Amid Housing Development Plans Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset railway housing transport publictransport somerton langport development infrastructure mp sport 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. … Read More
Taunton Park and Ride Services Rerouted Due to Gas Main Works Sunday, July 27, 2025 taunton parkandride gasworks somerset routechange publictransport roadclosure walesandwestutilities musgrovepark infrastructure sport Park and Ride services operating from Taunton’s Silk Mills site will follow a new temporary route to facilitate essential gas main renewal works. Starting next week, buses will avoid the usual Mountway Road and Silk Mills … Read More
Somerset Bus Services Updated with New Stops and Revised Schedules Wednesday, July 23, 2025 somerset buses timetable firstbus yeovil publictransport routes accessibility westsomersetrailway serviceupdate sport Starting next month, Somerset’s bus network will see important changes, including new stops and revised timetables. Notably, the 51 Yeovil Town Circular route will be divided into two separate services to enhance punctuality … Read More
Direct Bus Link Between Taunton and West Somerset Railway to End After Two Decades Monday, July 21, 2025 taunton westsomersetrailway firstgroup busservice publictransport bishop'slydeard somerset transportreliability accessibility bustimetable sport After serving passengers for 20 years, the direct bus link connecting Taunton and the West Somerset Railway (WSR) is set to be discontinued due to persistently low ridership. The 28 bus route, which travels from Taunton to … Read More