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Hopes of restoring dozens of axed Bristol region buses are dealt blow

WECA's top officer says there are "significant hurdles" despite a government U-turn on funding rules

Bristol Post

Metro Mayor denies free Bristol ‘birthday bus’ travel is a ‘gimmick’

The West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris said ‘new and innovative’ measures were needed to encourage more people to use public transport, in order to cut pollution and boost the economy

Birmingham Post

People in Bristol can now get free buses during birthday month

You can get a bus pass for free travel during the month of your birthday

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New e-scooter provider secured for West of England

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has negotiated a new contract and rebrand

Birmingham Post

Bristol's new e-scooter provider warned of fines if parking issues continue

The combined authority has announced a new operator and a change to green-coloured two-wheelers

Bristol Post

Free birthday buses in Bristol region falters as passengers unable to apply for passes

People living in the West of England will be able to travel for free during the month of their birthday

Bristol Post

Free birthday bus plan questioned by council leaders left in the dark

The £8-million scheme starts next month

Bristol Post

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Axed bus routes to cut-off Bristol areas could be reinstated after government U-turn

The government has relaxed rules about spending cash on bus routes which are socially important but unprofitable

Bristol Post

Bus franchising would be easier ‘if Bristol had a tram network’, says West of England mayor

Tram networks in some cities in England raise lots of revenue which is then reinvested into public transport

Bristol Post

Glenda Jackson's death leaves West England Mayor 'heartbroken'

Dan Norris recalled the amazing moment the Oscar-winning actress sang to him in the Houses of Parliament while they queued for lunch

Bristol Post

West of England mayor denies 'blowing millions' on Bristol underground study

Doubts are growing about whether the long-planned underground network will ever be built

Bristol Post

Bristol Underground dream may not survive after current mayor leaves office

Marvin Rees said Bristol needs a transport solution

Bristol Post

Mayor says £8m for birthday bus plan can’t be spent on restoring axed routes

Dan Norris said there were strict restrictions on how the cash could be spent, but these could soon be lifted

Bristol Post

WECA £8m free birthday bus rides slammed as 'kick in the teeth' for communities

Metro mayor says the idea is making the region the "envy of the country'"

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Paid internship scheme for West of England students from minority backgrounds returns

Financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown and Bafta-award winning television production company Plimsoll Productions are among the organisations taking part in the programme

Bristol Post

Free bus travel in Bristol region if it's your birthday month

The new £8m plan is aiming to get people into the habit of catching the bus more often

Birmingham Post

West of England Metro Mayor secures £3.6m for walking and cycling in the region

Metro Mayor Dan Norris wants to encourage more people across the West of England to walk and cycle

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Metro mayor pedals his way to £3.6 million boost for cycling and walking

The Mayor wants to make it easier and more secure to park your bike

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West of England's official representative at the Coronation is named

"Tomorrow I’ll be representing the million fantastic people of the West of England at the Coronation in London"

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Labour promises new home insulation scheme and subsidised buses if they win South Gloucestershire Council

Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 4, to decide which political party should run the council

Bristol Post

Lib Dems plan to keep car parks free and bring buses under public control if they take over South Gloucestershire Council

Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 4, to decide which political party should run the council

Bristol Post

WECA is broken and needs fixing urgently, report warns

Experts highlight "long list of fundamental flaws" in how the combined authority was set up and works today

Bristol Post

Plea to extend Thornbury to Yate bus service until June dismissed as ‘election bribe’

Several subsidised bus routes in the region will be withdrawn from April due to rapidly rising costs

Bristol Post

Flooded old coal mines to heat homes and businesses in £10m boost for climate

The West of England's green recovery fund for climate projects is expanding from £50m to £60m

Bristol Post

Protesters wear masks of napping politicians in demand for better bus services for Bristol region

About a dozen gathered outside a West of England Combined Authority meeting to make their demands

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