First Bus is rolling out a raft of changes across the West of England today (Sunday, October 9), with Bristol passengers advised to check before they travel in case their route is affected. Some services have been removed completely, while three new services will begin operation.
Many bus users will find themselves being dropped off and picked up at a different city centre stop, and could also notice changes to their timetables. Services 5, 72a, 96, 178, X2, Y3, Y4 and Y5 have been withdrawn as part of a plan to deliver “more reliable services” in the face of falling customer demand and a shortage of drivers.
Doug Claringbold, Managing Director of First West of England, said last month: “The very last thing any transport operator wants to do is reduce or cut any services. We recognise the impact these changes will have on some of our communities, and we are truly sorry for those who will be affected.
