Dorset: School transport & pupil bus passes

 

Find information on school transport in Dorset, including: school bus updates safety of routes, all school transport news, how to apply for school transport schemes and appeal against a transport decision. Click HERE

Dorset County Council (DCC) school bus passes These cards will be sent direct to your home address by second class post.

DCC school bus passes will be for the life of attendance at your school or college, subject to transport entitlement and so will not need to be re-issued every year. These passes contain an electronic chip. School vehicles are fitted with electronic chip readers that will allow passes to be checked and details of the journeys recorded.

If a bus pass is lost during the academic year you must obtain a temporary pass from your school office in order to continue using school transport until a replacement pass can be issued.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Summer bus services for Bovington, Lulworth & Wool.

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MoreBus "Breezer" summer bus services 30 & 31 begin running every day of the week from Saturday 24th May 2025. The Breezer 30 and 31 services will be similar to last year.

FirstBus "Coaster" summer bus services commence the next day, on Sunday 25th May 2025. 

Coaster X54 will be similar to last year, except that the route will extend beyond Wareham to Swanage. First's open-top service X50 does not run this year; instead, they've introduced a new service "55".

The four bus services for summer 2025 are summarised below:

Breezer 30 runs between Weymouth and Swanage, roughly one an hour, calling at Osmington, Winfrith, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Wool station, Wareham town and station, Corfe Castle and Swanage. Some journeys start/end at Dorchester.

Breezer 31 runs in an anticlockwise circle from Wool station, calling at Winfrith, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. On schooldays, the service ends at around 13:30. On other days, the service runs on through the afternoon and there's an extra late journey compared to last year.

Coaster X54 runs between Weymouth and Swanage, roughly one every 2 hours, calling at Osmington, Winfrith, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Wool station, Wareham town and station, Corfe Castle and Swanage.

Coaster 55 shuttles hourly between Lulworth Cove and Bovington, calling at Wool station, the Tank Museum and Monkey World.

Full timetables can be found on the operators' websites, or visit: https://bustimes.org/localities/wool

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Stafford: Stafford Borough update of bus service changes, July 2025

July 2025

Update of local bus service changes for Stafford Borough

See link HERE

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Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire

The mini bus can be driven by anyone over the age of 25 years with a clean driving license that has been held for at least 24 months.

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Powys: FREE First aid and emergency training for bikers, available in Powys, dates from April to Sept 25

FREE First aid and emergency training for bikers, available in Brecon. Book your space now!

Biker Down Cymru is a FREE ‘Emergency First Aid’ course for bikers

The course includes topics such as:

➡️ Initial on the scene management
➡️ First aid for motorcyclists
➡️ The science of being seen

Newtown Fire Station:

• Saturday 19th April 2025
• Saturday 17th May 2025

Brecon Fire Station:

• Saturday 14th June 2025
• Saturday 12th July 2025

Llandrindod Wells Fire Station:

• Saturday 9th August 2025
• Saturday 20th September 2025

Spaces for these free courses are limited and fill up quickly. Please get in touch to reserve your places as soon as possible: 01597 826924 or miranda.capecchi1@powys.gov.uk

https://en.powys.gov.uk/.../Motorcycle-safety-and-training

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Leuchars: Scots DG PRI Minibus

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Leuchars: Welfare Team Motorhome for hire

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The Welfare Team are please to announce that bookings are now being taken(for May onwards) for the hire of their newly purchased 6 berth motorhome.

£50per day or £300 per week - minimum 3 days hire.

Half of booking fee required to confirm booking with final amount payable 4 weeks before date of booking,

A £500 deposit is required on collect - this can be held against a credit card.

Drivers must be 23 or over and have been driving for at least 2years.

Due to additional cleaning costs and allergies, no pets are allowed in the motorhome.

Email 2REME-WELFARE-Mailbox-0@mod.gov.uk for further information.

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Stafford: Staffordshire County Council fixing more roads in Stafford June 2025

                                              

Your Highways Newsletter for Stafford June 2025

Welcome to your monthly highways newsletter for Stafford and Stone - keeping you up to date with upcoming schemes, completed projects and repairs

See here

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Hampshire: Solent Go Travelcard

With unlimited bus travel from Winchester to Totton to Emsworth and everything in between, and additional ferry travel, Solent Go is the easy, smart and responsible travel option.

Easier travel with the Solent Go travelcard

No need to have the right cash to hand for fares or to remember which operators you’re travelling with. The Solent Go travelcard works on most buses and ferries* throughout South Hampshire. 

Paper tickets and loose change are a thing of the past. You can travel smart and just tap in with the new Solent Go travelcard on most buses and ferries* in the region.
Responsible travel with the Solent Go travelcard

Gloucestershire: 'The Robin' bookable bus service

 

The Robin is your local, friendly bookable bus service, bought to you by Gloucestershire Council Council.

You search for your ideal journey, and book the option that suits you. It's local and offers affordable fares, connecting places in rural locations.

Please click the links below depending on your area:

Tewkesbury District - includes areas such as Ashchurch, Churdown, Innsworth and Tewkesbury

Cotswolds South - includes the Army Barracks (North & South) and South Cerney village

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Expanded 'Wiltshire Connect' bus service to include Royal Wootton Bassett and Malmesbury areas

The Public Transport team at Wiltshire Council is pleased to advise that we will be extending our popular Wiltshire Connect on-demand bus service in the Royal Wootton Bassett and Malmesbury areas from Wednesday 23rd April.

The service can be used for journeys to Royal Wootton Bassett, Malmesbury and to any location in the operating area (see image above) which includes the Great Western Hospital, Orbital Retail Park and Kemble Railway Station.

Anyone can use Wiltshire Connect and our wheelchair accessible vehicles operate between 6am-8pm Mon-Fri and 8am-7.30pm on Saturdays.

Rides can be booked by using the Wiltshire Connect app or by phone on 01225 712900 (Please note: The app can be used to book rides from Tuesday 22nd April).

Dorset: South West Train services

For Train information, timetables, rail disruptions, planning your journey and purchasing tickets click HERE

For all UK Train Services and timetables click National Rail
Please check for updates prior travelling.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Staffordshire: A brand new bus service linking Tamworth Railway Station with the National Memorial Arboretum

A brand new bus service, linking Tamworth Railway Station with the National Memorial Arboretum,has been launched.

7 days a week
Mondays to Saturdays (9.30-5.30) and Sundays (10.30-5.30)
Tickets £3 (free for National Concessionary Bus Pass holders)


Full information on the route, and a downloadable timetable, are available at https://www.diamondbuses.com/bus-services/em/em-nma1 

Information from: Central HIVE Hub

Scotland: Vector24 providing vital transport support for the Armed Forces Community

Vector24 is a Scottish charity founded in 2016 that provides vital transport support and guidance for the Armed Forces Community, Merchant Navy, Seafarers, and their families across Scotland.

Vector24 goes beyond just transport; they offer compassionate, tailored assistance to ensure that no veteran or their family faces challenges alone. Each journey is customised to meet unique needs, from medical appointments to treatment plans and social isolation support.

They have recently launched 'The Extra Mile' project, funded by the Army Central Fund and the Veterans Foundation, which offers:

Transport for serving personnel to medical appointments

Family support and transport, especially during deployments

Qualified escorts for welfare assistance

Assistance with long-term treatment plans

Appointment attendance and rescheduling help


For booking inquiries, please contact Colleen, Engagement Support Officer, at 07821 679 643 or email colleen@vector24.co.uk. For operational matters, reach out to Leon, Operations Manager, at 07821 679 647.

Visit their website at www.vector24.co.uk for more information and check the attached booklet 👉 Vector24

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Give Us Time: respite breaks for military families - 2025 dates are live!

 

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The charity ‘Give Us Time’ offers accommodation for respite breaks for UK military families. No referral is required from Welfare for families to sign up. Please see the posters for more details and the current March dates, but more 2025 dates are available on the website: https://giveustime.org.uk/

For more information email: enquiries@giveustime.org.uk

Grantham: Severe weather driving, what you need to know from the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership

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Wiltshire: Bus fare changes from January 2025

 

Due to updates in the Government’s fare cap scheme, most bus fares have now increased but will still be capped.

The maximum fare for a single journey will be capped at £3.

Visit the Connecting Wiltshire website to plan your journey now!

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Leconfield: Community Lift

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West Midlands Railway student deal

Whether you're an international student or back home after the holidays, save up to 50% on unlimited train travel with West Midlands Railway Student Season Tickets until 18 April!

Full details: HERE

Information: Central HIVE Hub

 

Gloucestershire: Fix My Street

 

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE