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Bus fare changes in Berkshire
Local bus operator First Bus in Berkshire is updating its ticket pricing across its services.
First Bus in Somerset announces price changes and revised fare zones
Local bus operator First Bus in Somerset is revising its fare zones and updating its ticket pricing across its services.
First Bus in Dorset announces price changes and revised fare zones
The changes, effective from 1 January 2025, introduce two revised, easy-to-understand fare zones, as well making changes to ticket prices, which have been frozen for the last two years.
Strike action in Portsmouth, Gosport and Hampshire over the festive period
Unite the Union intend to take industrial action in in Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham on 19, 21, 24 and 26 December. Solent from First Bus services will be impacted.
Nearly a quarter of South East residents make friends on the bus
- Nearly a quarter (23%) of residents in the South East have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus
- 82% of those in the South East feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities
Steering the conversation: Quarter of residents in the South West have made friends on the bus
- Nearly a quarter (23%) of residents in the South West have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus
- 78% of those in the South West feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities
Christmas and New Year bus services
First Bus South has confirmed bus timetables for its services over the Christmas and the New Year period.
First Solent’s electric buses power nearly four million journeys since launch
First Solent’s electric buses have powered nearly 4 million journeys, covering over 1.3million miles*, since rolling out across Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham.
Hop on for Holiday Fun: 5 to the Panto for Just a Fiver!
In time for panto season, local bus operator First Solent has teamed up with Portsmouth’s Kings Theatre for a second year running to offer a special ‘5 for £5’ bus ticket for people heading to this year’s panto, Dick Whittington.
‘Tap on Tap off’ contactless payments for Dorset passengers
- New tap on, tap off (TOTO) technology for bus users in Dorset
- Contactless payments make payment quick and easy
Buses of Somerset launch ‘Tap on Tap off’ contactless bus payments
- New tap on, tap off (TOTO) technology for bus users in Somerset
- Contactless payments make payment quick and easy
- Speedy boarding and no need to ask the driver for tickets
Taunton and Minehead bus depots power up: Electrification projects pave way for green bus fleet
- First Bus South, operator of Buses of Somerset, has started construction works to electrify its Taunton & Minehead depots
- The electric depots will support 26 brand new electric buses
- EV buses and electrified depots are a jointly funded initiative with Somerset Council