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Update on pay talks between First South West and the RMT Union
The bus operator and RMT met today for further talks on a pay deal for First South West staff in Cornwall and Somerset
Services reinstated on Somerset bus routes
- Buses of Somerset announce September network changes
First Bus South West: Industrial action in Cornwall & Somerset
- The RMT Union has rejected First Bus South West’s offer and is taking industrial action in Cornwall and Somerset
- Buses of Somerset, Cornwall by Kernow and Adventures by Bus services will be impacted.
- There will be two days of strike action on Friday 9 August and Monday 12 August, along with two days of industrial action withholding overtime on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August.
Cornwall by Kernow announces September network changes
Cornwall by Kernow has announced network changes for its bus services in Cornwall. The changes, which are part of a twice-yearly network review, come into force on Sunday 1 September 2024.
An elephant on a bus? Can you find Stampede by the Sea’s Ponty?
- Ponty the baby elephant from the upcoming Stampede by the Sea art trail is taking a seaside holiday. Will you find him?
- Ponty will be on his holidays on First Wessex buses’ Jurassic Coaster from 12 – 18 August
- Special £10 ‘Group Day Dorset Ticket’ to find Ponty
First Solent wins Portsmouth Park & Ride Contract
- First Solent successful in its tender to operate flagship Portsmouth Park & Ride
- Five year contract will see First Solent continue to provide the service for Portsmouth City Council
Howzat! Buses of Somerset team up with Somerset County Cricket Club
Bus operator announces partnership with prestigious cricket club
George the Poet and First Bus release ‘ode to the bus’ poem, as research shows Brits want to connect more in public spaces
A powerful poem and accompanying video has been released by acclaimed poet, George the Poet, celebrating the power of buses as a central pillar of local communities around the UK, as research reveals Brits are more afraid of connecting to people in their communities than ever before.
RailAir expands services from Reading to Heathrow
- RailAir 1 services from Reading to Heathrow increase to run every 20 mins
- Increased frequency to meet passenger demand
- Investment in nine brand new coaches to support expansion
Free bus travel to mark Armed Forces Day
Serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets are being offered free bus travel this Saturday to show support for Armed Forces Day.
Changes in Somerset to improve bus services
Buses of Somerset is making timetable changes to some services in Somerset. The changes, which have been added to improve service and capacity, come into force on June 3, 2024.
First Wessex joins the Stampede by the Sea
- Bus operator First Wessex has joined forces with Weldmar Hospicecare as Transport Partner for the Stampede by the Sea art trail
- First Wessex’s Jurassic Coaster will take passengers along the trail
- Partnership will encourage bus usage as a sustainable travel option to the trail