Thursday 23rd October 2025 West of England Combined Authority's WESTlink branded DRT was in the news again earlier this week after the local BBC news featured a locally based transport campaigner, David Redgewell of the South West Transport Network, who'd worked out it must be costing the Authority around £40-£50 per passenger to fund. It... Continue Reading →
Thursday 29th May 2025 I’m pleased to report my follow up visit to Kemble to try out the recently extended Wiltshire Connect DRT operation went without a hitch last Friday as well as throwing up a few surprises. After the abortive attempt over a week ago, this time I forewent the offer of a pick... Continue Reading →
Tuesday 4th April 2023 This week sees the controversial withdrawal of many tendered bus routes within the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) area and their replacement with an extensive DRT operation. It's been a rocky road to implementation and I've got a feeling it'll be an even rockier road now it's up and running.... Continue Reading →
Tuesday 12th April 2022 It's been a while since I tried out a new DRT service so I was pleased to put that right yesterday by giving the recently introduced new scheme in rural Norfolk the once over. It’s been included as part of Norfolk County Council’s well established 'Flexibus' brand which has been running... Continue Reading →
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