UNCOVERED: 2 | History Defined

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 · Jul 7, 2023

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 · Jul 5, 2023

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

Bristol Post · Jul 4, 2023

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 · Jun 20, 2023

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 · Jun 19, 2023

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 · Jun 15, 2023

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 · Jun 5, 2023

Bristol Underground dream may not survive after current mayor leaves office

Marvin Rees said Bristol needs a transport solution

Bristol Post · May 30, 2023

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 · May 26, 2023

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'"

Bristol Post · May 25, 2023