Local Brand disappears this Weekend

Reading Time: 3 minutesThis article was edited on 04 October to reflect the C service was extended until 14 October – SourceThis article was updated on 04 October (again) to reflect the C service was extended until 28 October – Source The article…

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Bank Holiday Monday

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the imminence of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth the second; these are the bus services that have already been announced by local bus operators to run on Bank Holiday Monday 19th September: First Bus Across First Solent, City Red…

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Changes at First Solent

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the 56 day registration period now firmly back in the seat, we are starting to see changes far ahead of what they have been during the pandemic. With that in mind, First Solent have already started to lodge service…

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Changes at Southampton Mini Link

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt was not that long ago that Southampton Mini Link announced a new weekday service on route 14 between Southampton and Chartwell Green. Following the summer school holidays to bed in, there are a few changes to the service that…

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Changes at First Southampton

Reading Time: 2 minutesFirst Southampton have substantial service changes planned for Sunday 30th October. Now, these changes have been advised from a number of sources and there is no smoke without fire; but I have not seen “planned changes” announcements from Empress Road.…

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First Autumn Timetable

Reading Time: 3 minutesUPDATED: It is now understood that First Solent are reviewing their decision to cancel the F1 and F2. This is reflected below and may be updated when we hear more. In line with the rest of the bus operators, First…

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Southampton Mini Link in Eastleigh

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the long running saga between Xelabus and Hampshire County Council, I have held off from posting this. I hoped that Hampshire County Council took a change of heart, Xelabus realised that Bournemouth has given them enough inspiration to run…

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Open Toppers and Hospital Specials – Changes in July

Reading Time: 4 minutesWith the summer coming up, I was surprised to see something that we have previously talked about on this blog becoming a reality. There are also changes in Bournemouth for the Hospital Express and more. Open Top in Southsea When…

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Summer Tourist Services

Reading Time: 3 minutesMany of our regular summer tourist services are returning to the towns and cities over the coming weeks. Some are returning after a few years break and others area as strong as ever. Now – back in April, we had…

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Changes to First Solent – 10 July

Reading Time: < 1 minuteChanges have been registered with the relevant departments for services in First Solent ready for the summer season. Details are not on the First Solent that I can see. I have checked the COVID page which is (or was) being…

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