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Christmas and New Year bus services

First Bus South has confirmed bus timetables for its services over the Christmas and the New Year period.

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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.

Portsmouth Kings Theatre panto 2024

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. 

Dorset bus - First Wessex

‘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
TOTO (Tap on, Tap off) technology

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
Buses of Somerset team with Cllr Wilkins

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
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First Bus signs five-year deal with FlixBus to launch new UK coach services

  • Milestone partnership for rapidly growing FlixBus and transport industry leaders First Bus
  • 21 new vehicles operating on eight routes, stretching across England
  • New partnership will create 65 employment opportunities as part of First Bus’ growth strategy
First Bus poppy

Free bus travel to mark Remembrance activities

Local bus operator First South is offering free travel across its bus network for all veterans and UK Armed Forces personnel travelling to Remembrance activities on Sunday 10th and Monday 11th November.

Portsmouth Park & Ride

Tired feet? We’ve got just the (bus) ticket for the Great South Run

Runners and supporters heading to the Great South Run in Portsmouth on 19 and 20 October are being encouraged to leave their cars at home and take the bus.

First Wessex bus

New winter timetables for Dorset bus routes

First Wessex has announced network changes for its bus services in Dorset. Its winter season timetables, which are part of a twice-yearly network review, come into force on Sunday 20 October.

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RailAir announces fare changes

  • Changes will come into force on Sunday 13 October
  • Fare adjustments, new discount offers, and simplification of ticket options
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New times for Berkshire buses

First Beeline buses has announced network changes for its services in Berkshire. The changes, which are part of a twice-yearly network review, come into force on Sunday 6 October.