Further Metrobus services start this Autumn and in New Year

The two routes follow the m3 Metrobus service which starts operating on Tuesday 29 May. To celebrate the launch of the m3, we are offering free travel from 29 May until 9 June.

We have recently been testing the Metrobus busway with First.  Our testing has identified a requirement for minor (20mm) adjustments to the road height at three of the bends along the 3km route. These adjustments are planned for mid-summer. This will be followed by a further round of bus testing and we are working together for the m2 service to start in Autumn this year.

BCT have ordered 21 biogas buses for the m1 route and are about to start work on the new gas refuelling facilities at their Bedminster depot. The buses used by BCT are carbon neutral and run on gas generated from food waste. We are looking for m1 services to start in January 2019.

BCT are creating 60 new jobs at their Bedminster depot and will be reinvesting all profits from the m1 service back into the local community.

Off bus ticketing, dedicated bus lanes, prioritised traffic lights, fewer bus stops and direct routes will make our services faster, more frequent and more reliable than regular bus services.

Unlike regular bus services, we’re a buy before you board service. Buying before you get on the bus means our boarding times are up to five times faster than a regular bus service.