
Bus service changes 31 Aug 2025
Bus service changes 31 Aug 2025
From 31 August 2025 services in the West of England will be changing
The West of England transport network is being transformed over the next 3 years with unprecedented levels of investment in walking, cycling and public transport that will serve to unlock growth in our Enterprise Areas and Zone and provide greater access to affordable and sustainable travel options for our residents.
To support this transformation the West of England are applying for funding from central government.
If successful in the bid the objective of Access WEST will be to work with business, communities and educational institutions to facilitate growth in the local economy through increased uptake of walking and cycling, and to break down the barriers that prevent our residents from accessing work, education and training opportunities.
The West of England – Access WEST DfT Access Fund Bind Proposal (17/18 – 19/20) Download pdf PDF approximately 1.24 MFrom 31 August 2025 services in the West of England will be changing
The first week of the school summer holidays saw children and young people across the region take over 143,000 free bus journeys, thanks to investment from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Initial analysis suggests a jump of nearly a third in youngsters getting on the bus compared to the same time last year.
Detailed proposals for the new ‘Southern Gateway’ at Bristol Temple Meads station have been submitted as a planning application to Bristol City Council, in a major milestone for the Bristol Temple Quarter project.
Chris Boardman, the National Active Travel Commissioner, visited the West today – praising progress on walking, wheeling, and cycling, and welcoming our region’s plans for the future.
Construction of a new active travel route in southern Bath begins next week, marking a major milestone in the development of safer, greener and more connected routes in the city.