PEOPLE with an eligible disability can now travel for free on buses in North Somerset – at any time, on any day of the week.
The change means disabled bus pass holders no longer need to wait until after 9am on weekdays to travel for free, in a bid to make it easier for people who are disabled to get to work, appointments, education, and social events.
The 24/7 free travel option is a joint initiative of North Somerset Council and the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and covers bus journeys that start in North Somerset, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, or South Gloucestershire.
It applies to most local bus services and operators, including Big Lemon, First Bus (including metrobus services), Park & Ride services and WESTlink.
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The scheme is being funded through the region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
Cllr Hannah Young, executive member for highways and transport at North Somerset Council, said: “I’m delighted that through national government grant support we are able to make this offer to make it easier for disabled people to use our local public transport network.
“No action is needed by passholders; the change will be applied automatically with users now able to enjoy free travel before 9am.
“Putting in place free bus travel available across the whole day, means that residents who are disabled in North Somerset can make use of any of the services they may need and enjoy.”
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