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Monday 24th July 2023 SH (Editor)

First Bus 73 service to follow cross-city route from September

Bradley Stoke’s 73 bus service is to be transformed into a cross-city link from September and will additionally serve the Aztec West Business Park at off-peak times. Currently operating between north Bradley Stoke and Bristol Temple Meads Station, the 73 service will be merged with First’s 92 service, which currently runs between the city centre and Hengrove.

Photo of a double decker bus in First Bus livery.

Thursday 6th July 2023 SH (Editor)

First Bus to increase 2-trip & young person fares from Sunday (9th July)

Bus operator First West of England has announced that it is increasing the prices of some of its fares and cutting the discount offered to young people with effect from Sunday 9th July 2023. The increases are being blamed on fuel costs and the “general cost of living”

Thursday 8th June 2023 SH (Editor)

First Bus service 73 set to return to axed stops on Woodlands Lane (but off-peak only)

Bradley Stoke’s 73 bus service, which has had its route truncated twice over the last 18 months, is to have a small part of its former route reinstated from September 2023, subject to regulatory approval. Operator First West of England is proposing to slightly extend the 73’s route so that it once again serves the full length of Woodlands Lane – but only at off-peak times.

Friday 31st March 2023 SH (Editor)

Bus timetable and route changes from Sunday 2nd April 2023

A number of bus services that cover Bradley Stoke and neighbouring areas will see changes from Sunday 2nd April 2023, with some being improved while others are having their routes trimmed or being transferred to a different operator. The services affected include T1, M1, M4, Y6, 10, 11, 12 and 963.

Composite image of a bus overlaid with the phrase "Have your say".

Thursday 9th March 2023 SH (Editor)

Town council’s public consultation on bus services runs until Monday (13th March)

Bradley Stoke Town Council is encouraging residents who have been affected by recent changes to bus routes in the town to respond to a public consultation by the deadline of Monday 13th March. The aim is to gather evidence that can be presented to First Bus and Weca in an attempt to inform future decision making.

Photo of a large yellow and white sign displaying the words 'Look out for Cyclists'.

Tuesday 21st February 2023 SH (Editor)

‘Look out for Cyclists’ signs: Scheme objectives, costs and reactions

Large signs warning motorists to ‘Look out for cyclists’ that have appeared on a number of roundabouts in and around Bradley Stoke have attracted criticism from local residents and councillors concerned at their overbearing size, “distracting” appearance and “cluttering” effect on the street scene. The cost of manufacturing and installing the signs was…

Artist's impression of proposed cycle path.

Monday 6th February 2023 SH (Editor)

Views sought on Bradley Stoke cycle highway proposals

Further details of plans to create a 2-way segregated cycle track along the full length of Bradley Stoke Way have been published by South Glos Council. The 3m-wide track is part of a suite of proposals to improve walking, cycling, wheeling, and bus travel between Thornbury and south Bradley Stoke. Subject to funding, construction could start in 2024 and take around two years to complete.

Photo of a parish boundary sign beside a road.

Thursday 19th January 2023 SH (Editor)

Route change for no. 19 bus will impact passengers on (Little) Stoke Lane

Bus passengers in areas bordering Bradley Stoke should be aware of a number of alterations to bus services that come into effect on Sunday (22nd January). A shortening of the service 19 route means there will be fewer options for passengers using stops on Little Stoke Lane and Stoke Lane who wish to travel to and from Cribbs Causeway.

Wednesday 11th January 2023 SH (Editor)

First Bus service 73 to terminate in north Bradley Stoke from 22nd January

The no. 73 bus service will no longer run between Cribbs Causeway and Bradley Stoke from Sunday 22nd January, with buses instead starting and ending their journeys at the Eagles Wood stop in north Bradley Stoke. The change has been justified on the grounds that the existing M1 MetroBus and the new M4 MetroBus (will) provide good connections between Cribbs Causeway and the Stokes.

Friday 18th November 2022 SH (Editor)

Bus journey cancellations reduce 73 service to ‘hourly’ at some times of day

The ongoing shortage of bus drivers is being blamed for a decision to axe 75 journeys every week on the no. 73 route through Bradley Stoke. Bus operator First West of England says the radical step, announced on Wednesday 16th November and effective immediately, is intended to help it deliver a “more reliable service” for customers.