News and service updates
Current issues
High Street (part) - Paulton - CLOSURE - (171, 172 & 178)
3 Dec 2021 (all areas)The High Street between the roundabout and War Memorial in Paulton will be closed to services 171, 172 and 178 between 16:00 and 19:00 on Saturday 4th December for a Christmas...
Winscombe Village - CLOSURE - (51 & 126)
2 Dec 2021 (North Somerset)Winscombe village will now be closed to services 51 and 126 between 18:00 and 21:00 to facilitate late night Christmas shopping. Service 51 heading towards Weston only instead of...
Planned changes
First West of England announces temporary service changes in Bath to meet...
31 Oct 2021 (Bath)First West of England is implementing a number of temporary service changes in Bath to ensure it delivers the best possible service while addressing unprecedented driver shortages....
News
Bus passengers in Bristol and Bath can enjoy cut-price evening travel during the festive period.
(all areas)From Monday 22 November, First’s new single evening ticket promotion means people can travel for just £1 on any First Bus or metrobus service in the Bristol or Bath Zone excluding Brislington & Portway Park & Ride services, journeys to the airport, and journeys to/from Bath Park &...
First Bus electric scooter policy
(all areas)We do not currently permit any type of e-scooters on board our buses because of limited space and safety reasons. Folding bicycles and non-motorised folding scooters are permitted on board if there is sufficient space and provided that they are stowed safely and that they do not block the aisles...
