The Somerset County Council submitted their Bus Service Improvement Plan to the Department of Transport in October 2021.

To view the document: go to the following link and scroll to "The full Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)" https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/transport-strategy/#The-National-Bus-Strategy-2021:-Bus-Back-Better

March 2022 Update

 

We have heard that an award will be made to Somerset County Council.  The indicative amount is £11.9 million, less than 8% of what was requested in the Bus Service Improvement Plan.  We are waiting for confirmation of the amount and how this can be used to improve Bus Services in Somerset. 

 

£1.50 Taunton Town Fare

The Taunton Town Fare scheme finished on the 31 March 2025.

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