People in Bishopston are being invited to shape the future of bus services as part of the West of England’s Mayoral Combined Authority’s new Bus Plan.
The consultation, which runs until May 10, is a chance for everyone in the region to help shape improvements.
People are asked to share what is most important to them when it comes to buses whether that is frequency, making it easier to use multiple routes in one journey, or going green.
This follows the Transport Vision published last month by the Mayor, Helen Godwin, and council leaders, which set out shared ambitions for reliable, affordable bus services.
Ms Godwin said: “We want to help more people across our region to get home sooner, get out into nature more, and explore the best the West has to offer, rather than being stuck waiting for a bus or in traffic.
“Residents, businesses, bus users, and people who don’t get the bus too, can have their say about what matters most, to help shape improvements for our buses, as we build a transport network that people can trust.
“We have secured a record-breaking investment in transport in the West from the government, and are planning to invest £150 million into bus improvements. With your feedback we can make sure that we get the most out of our huge investment into regional transport and deliver the bus network we all deserve.”
Councillor Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council, said: “Good public transport affects everyone in Bristol, not just people who use buses. We want everyone to have their say and help shape improvements to bus services across the city and the wider West of England.
“We know how important transport investment is. Through the Transport Vision, and funding from WECA and the government, we will keep working together to make travel in the West of England quicker, more reliable and more sustainable.”
To take part, visit haveyoursaywest.co.uk/betterbuses.
For those who are not online, paper copies are available at Bristol bus stations. You can also contact your local library to see if they have any in stock.
National research by the Urban Transport Group recently found that bus passenger numbers in the West of England grew by the second fastest rate in the country between 2024 and 2025 – with a 6 per cent rise, compared to the English average increase of 1 per cent.