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£24.7m Funding Boost Secures Somerset Bus Services Through 2030

The Somerset Bus Partnership has welcomed a £24.7 million funding boost aimed at strengthening the county’s bus services up to 2030. This funding, provided by the Department for Transport (DfT), comes through the local …

By Tommy Wathen · Monday 22 December 2025 · 2 min read

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Council secures 12-month funding to save vital Somerset bus routes

In a last-minute agreement, Somerset Council and First Bus South have secured the future of four crucial bus services in Somerset, ensuring their operation for the next 12 months. The services, including the 25, 28, 54, and …

By Tommy Wathen · Friday 23 February 2024 · 2 min read