WESTlink to trial new Town Zone approach from September 2025
Residents in North Somerset will see changes to the WESTlink service from Monday 1 September 2025.
South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire towns and villages reconnected by bus
Local residents in South Gloucestershire and beyond can now check out the new WESTlocal Y8 bus timetable available ahead of changes from 31 August.
Have your say on Denmark Street area proposals
Businesses, residents and visitors are being invited to share their thoughts on proposals to make Denmark Street, Denmark Avenue, Frogmore Street and Trenchard Street safer, easier to get around, and more pleasant to visit.
E-bike and e-scooter trial begins in Yate and Chipping Sodbury
Another 30,000 people in the West can hop on an e-bike or jump on an e-scooter from tomorrow, Friday 22 August, with a new trial area becoming part of our region’s rental scheme.
Over half a million free kids bus journeys in first month
The first four weeks of the school summer holidays saw children and young people across the region take over 500,000 free bus journeys, thanks to investment from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Initial analysis suggests a significant jump in youngsters getting on the bus compared to the same time last year.
Scoot Safe, say Mayor and Police & Crime Commissioner
A new safety campaign has been launched in the West by the region’s Mayor and Police & Crime Commissioner.
New chapter approaching for Lawrence Hill station
Plans have been submitted to install a new lift at Lawrence Hill train station to make it accessible to everyone. This would make the railway station, which first opened in 1863, step-free.
New bus to reconnect North East Somerset and Bath
A new bus service is set to serve towns and villages in North East Somerset from 1 September, thanks to funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority for the current financial year.
Better bus services for south Bristol communities
More buses and extended routes and operating hours, including new hourly night buses, will help better connect communities across Bristol.
Almost 275,000 free kids bus journeys in first fortnight
The first two weeks of the school summer holidays saw children and young people across the region take over 274,000 free bus journeys, thanks to investment from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Initial analysis suggests a significant jump in youngsters getting on the bus compared to the same time last year.