It was – then it wasn’t – then it was again

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt was announced yesterday, Wednesday 12th October, that following on from a period of due diligence the manager who was to buy the Southampton Mini Link operation is no longer going to. As a result, Simon Gard has announced that…

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Changes at First Southampton

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe timetables and details of the changes to the City Reds network have now been published and the newly First South West-d brand will be making these significant changes on Sunday 30th October. It appears, despite the protestations of the…

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UniLink goes to a Uni Timetable….

Reading Time: < 1 minute…. well obviously, as University is starting it’s new year, so there is we move back to a term-time timetable from Sunday 25th September. Updated 16th September: The timetable for the U2 is now available and the link is below.…

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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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Less Green Everywhere….

Reading Time: 4 minutesTwo updates have been made on 01 August 2022 to reflect Hampshire County Council responding to this article. I posted yesterday. I told you that Hampshire County Council were reviewing tendered bus services and that Xelabus had lodged to cancel…

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Easter in Southampton

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith the next bank of bank holidays fast approaching, bus operators are starting to release their Easter bank holiday arrangements. Take into account, some operators may be making their decisions based on staffing and current COVID levels, so may be…

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Marwell Lives! Well the Bus Does

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe on and off saga of who is going to run the annual bus service to the Marwell Wildlife Park (remember, it’s not a zoo) has finally been answered as a timetable has now appeared. If you remember, First Bus…

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We’re All Going on a 13a Hunt

Reading Time: 4 minutesGood morning from Southampton, where I am currently on the hunt for a little red or white bus. Yes, I am heading out to see how recently new Southampton Mini Link service 13a is getting on now that it also…

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