Our voice has been heard — First Bus U‑turns on Bus Cuts to the 174

I want to thank everyone who signed the petition and those who came to our 174 bus protest on Saturday Feb 14th.

Our voice has been heard — working together with bus users, Somerset Bus Partnership, Somerset Council and our MPs: Anna Sabine MP and Tessa Munt MP.

Following discussions with Somerset Council, First Bus have U‑turned and will reinstate services on the 174 after 17:03.

First Bus proposes to restore two journeys — 18:13 through to Bath and 19:02 terminating at Midsomer Norton with a connection onto service 172 for onward travel to Bath — though there may be slight timetable tweaks when the full schedule is finalised.

Going forward we must use our buses as much as possible, but also hold bus companies to account to ensure services remain consistent, reliable and properly consulted on before any changes etc.

I hope that our MPs will continue the conversation at a national level, in  Parliament, so bus companies cannot cut services without proper impact assessments and meaningful consultation with bus users and bus user groups. 

Background story here: https://clairesully.com/no-notice-no-way-home-first-bus-ends-174-early-evening-service-without-reasonable-notice/