Changes to Exeter bus services: Greens welcome funding for improvements but accuse Stagecoach of going into ‘reverse gear’ 10 April 2025 / 10 April 2025 by mollyscottcato The Green Party in Exeter has welcomed planned improvements to city bus services planned for April using Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding awarded to Devon County Council [1]. However, they point to reduced services by Stagecoach on unsubsidised routes which, they say, strengthens the case for public control of buses. Green Party candidate for […] Read more » buses Exeter
Decline in Bus Services Across Bath and North East Somerset Exposed by Government Report 3 April 2025 / 3 April 2025 by mollyscottcato From: Bath and North East Somerset Green Group (News Release) FAO News Editors, Political Editors Saturday 29th March 2025 **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** [STARTS] Decline in Bus Services Across Bath and North East Somerset Exposed by Government Report The UK government’s latest official bus statistics report has revealed a concerning decline in bus services across Bath and […] Read more » BANES Bath buses transport
Exeter Green Party secure public consultation on future of former bus station site 10 December 2024 by mollyscottcato Exeter Green Party has secured a commitment to engage with the public on the future of the old bus station site in the city centre. A survey the Green Party launched [1] asking local residents for ideas on how the site should be used found no appetite for the Labour-led Council’s plan for a temporary […] Read more » buses Exeter transport
Greens push to get bath’s rural buses back on track 17 October 2024 / 17 October 2024 by mollyscottcato Following ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of the WESTlink bus scheme, Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Greens are calling for a comprehensive review and restructuring of rural bus services to ensure better connectivity for residents. WESTlink was introduced to bridge the gap where bus services have been lost, connecting rural residents with areas where […] Read more » Bath buses rural transport
