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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F1 and F2 reprieve

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department for Transport announced a week ago that it was extending pandemic support for bus services in the UK. The COVID bus grants were due to end and this meant that many bus companies, alongside Hampshire County Council’s announcement…

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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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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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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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First’s Arrival in Fareham

Reading Time: 2 minutesArrival – planned to arrive at a First Bus near you!

Ding! Ding! Tickets Please!

Reading Time: 4 minutesNot a service update that will bring delight to you. A number of operators have announced changes to their ticket arrangements and prices that are taking affect soon. This means that you might find your ticket is no longer available,…

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Changes to First Solent – 9th January

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs with all the bus operators across the South, First Bus is not alone in having to alter timetables straight into the New Year in order to keep buses running. Even the lure of having up to a £3,000 signing…

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First Solent changes – 14th November

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere are some changes coming up for First Solent users in the Portsmouth area this Remembrance Sunday. Both changes are for buses running out of Hilsea depot. I had waited, I was hoping to bring you more than “it’s changing,”…

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