Eligible passengers can travel free by either wearing their military uniform or showing a valid service ID card to the driver.
James McCluskey, Commercial Director at First Bus East, said: “Across First Bus, a number of our colleagues are veterans, and we’re very proud of their efforts and sacrifice. This is our way of saying thank you to them, as well as honouring the men and women who choose to serve and protect the freedoms we now enjoy.
Latest service delays due to traffic congestion across the network including long delays on Leeds Road, Shipley due to a reported lorry breakdown. Worst affected routes are highlighted below:
Services 72, 612, 613, 614, 616, 619, 636, 645, 680, X6, X11 experiencing delays of up to 29 minutes.
Last updated 17:41.
X5 Service - Thursday 15th until Monday 26th May (at all times)
Rotherham Road, Dinnington is closed between Monksbridge Road & Park lane for gas main work.
Diversions as follows:
OUTBOUND services diverted via Church Lane, right onto Monksbridge Road and left at the roundabout onto Outgang Lane / Laughton Common Road.
272 Service - Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th May (1900-2359) for two nights
Main Road / Station Road, Hathersage junction (outside The George) is closed for resurfacing works.
Diversions as follows:
Chancellors Drive, is closed to allow for numerous coaches to load passengers on behalf of the University.
Saturday 10th May 2025, 10:15 – 11:15 only
Road Closure-Church Hill, Brislington-(36)
09:30-15:30 Tuesday 13th March 2025
Bristol
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Update 13.05.25: Due to the closure of Wick Road this closure has been cancelled until further notice.
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Due to ongoing works in the Brislington area, Church Hill will be closed and the service 36 will stay on Brislington Hill to use Eagle Road and Wick Road in Both Directions.
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Due to the various roadworks in the Beach area, we must divert our services from 06:00 on 12 May until approximately 17:00 on 19 May as follows:
Service 13 heading to Scatterburn
From Links Road (Asda) via Beach Boulevard, East North Street, and resume normal service.
Service 13 heading to Seaton/Hillhead
From Links Road (Asda) via Beach Boulevard, Park Street, Constitution Street, Links Road, and resume normal service.
The Parkway will be closed between 18:00 and 06:00 each night from 19th to 23rd May.
Services will divert as follows:
Service 1 heading to RGU
From Fairview Street via Gordon Brae, Grandholm Drive, Balgownie Drive, Balgownie Road, Braehead Way and resume normal route.
Service 1 heading to Danestone
From Braehead Way via Balgownie Road, Balgownie Drive, Grandholm Drive, Gordon Brae, Fairview Street and resume normal route.
Road Closure-Blackswarth Road+Fireclay Road, Redfield-(5)
08:00-18:00 Sunday 18th May 2025
Bristol
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Due to ongoing resurfacing works, Blackswarth and Fireclay Roads will be closed and as such buses will be diverted to use Marsh Lane and the Feeder Road in both directions.
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Regrettably Orchard Square, Terrell Gardens and Netham Road bus stops will not be served during the closure period.
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Road Closure-Blackswarth Road+Fireclay Road, Redfield-(5)
08:00-18:00 Sunday 11th May 2025
Bristol
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Due to ongoing resurfacing works, Blackswarth and Fireclay Roads will be closed and as such buses will be diverted to use Marsh Lane and the Feeder Road in both directions.
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Regrettably Orchard Square, Terrell Gardens and Netham Road bus stops will not be served during the closure period.
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