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Real-life impact of Bristol bus cuts laid bare as passengers share their experiences

How problems with Bristol's buses are affecting people from all walks of life

Bristol Post

FirstGroup acquires Essex bus company

The deal brings fleet of 55 buses, as well as a vehicle refurbishment and resale business

Insider UK

‘It feels like another country’: a car-free break in west Cornwall

A shoreline-hugging bus route from Penzance and a cross-country one to St Ives come into their own in this exploration of the county’s historic, cultural and natural riches

The Guardian - UK

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Accessible minibus service in Bristol scrapped after 22 years due to insurance increase

The fleet will be sold and staff will be made redundant

Bristol Post

Over 30 Leeds restaurants are offering huge food discounts in February as part of Eat Leeds Restaurant Week

Pizza Freak, Ambiente, Mans Market and Harvey Nichols’ Fourth Floor Brasserie are just some of the restaurants where you can enjoy cheap eats

Leeds Live

Almost one in 10 local bus services axed over last year in Great Britain

Exclusive: Cuts come despite government’s levelling up promise to improve transport connectivity

The Guardian - UK

Chaos as pupils battle for space on overcrowded bus

The school is working with First Bus to improve the situation for students

Bristol Post

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First Bus changes coming into force today including new route

Some services have changed operating routes

Bristol Post

Glasgow First Bus drivers 'refuse' to let disabled mum on board with wheelchair and pram

Heather Sturdy says she has been refused entry onto buses by First Bus drivers around 10 times when she attempts to get on board with her wheelchair and baby's pram.

Glasgow Live

Disabled mum slams First Bus after drivers 'refuse' to let her board with wheelchair and pram

Heather Sturdy, 32, from Ruchill is frequently stopped from boarding the 75 bus with her two young children.

Daily Record

UWE and Bristol students working as full-time bus drivers to help beat debt

Students in the city are helping to fill dozens of vacancies in the sector

Bristol Post

Major changes coming to Leigh Guided Busway for 2023

The new contract holders will be in place from September 2023

Manchester Evening News

First Bus reveals Christmas and New Year timetable changes and cancellations in Bristol

Only the A1, A3, AG1 and AG2 will be running on Boxing Day

Bristol Post

South Gloucestershire bus passengers hold rally calling for franchising deal

They say a franchised transport model would also help address the current driver shortage

Bristol Post

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow Airport worker condemns decision to axe New Year's Day bus service

David McRae-Coles faces an "extortionate" taxi fare to get to work after First Bus blamed driver shortages for cancelling their Glasgow Airport Express 500 service on New Year's Day.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow launching free night buses in winter campaign this weekend

A new campaign from First Bus is offering free night travel across the city, encouraging Glaswegians to get out and enjoy the festive experiences with 500 journeys on the house this weekend.

Bristol Post

New m4 metrobus service from Cribbs Causeway to Bristol Parkway to launch next month

First West claim that buses will run every 20 minutes from Monday to Saturday

Bristol Post

Pressure mounts for Bristol region bus franchising deal as West of England mayor asked to consider option

A bus franchising deal would see greater public control over bus services in the region

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Bristol Post

First Bus staff can't get to work because of cancelled services

A bus driver has posted anonymously on social media claiming many drivers struggle to get to work and suffer from low morale

Bristol Post

Bristol Airport bus blockade in protest over state of bus services in the city

"FirstBus have shown that they are more interested in serving the potentially expanding Bristol Airport instead of our local communities"

Bristol Post

Bristol MP calls on Metro Mayor to take back control of 'shambles' bus service

"Buses in our city are in a mess" - Karin Smyth MP

Bristol Post

Bus firm praise 'hero' driver who took injured pensioner to hospital to avoid four-hour ambulance wait

The driver went above and beyond the call of duty

Bristol Post

Ukraine refugees in Bristol 'can help solve' bus driver crisis

"I hope Ukrainian drivers can be part of the solution"

Belfast Live

Wrightbus recruits 1,000th employee three years after being bought out of administration

The Ballymena firm also has a full order book until 2024 after securing high-profile deals in the UK and overseas

Bristol Post

First Bus passengers furiously brand operator a 'cancer' and want them stripped of right to run services

Company announced temporary cancellation of 1,450 bus journeys a week in Bristol last week

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