WESTlink (on-demand bus) explained

WESTlink
Founded:April 2023
Locale:Principal areas of:
Service Type:Demand-responsive bus services

WESTlink is a demand-responsive bus service provided by the West of England Combined Authority in Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and parts of Somerset.[1]

Launched in April 2023,[2] the service has replaced around 40 rural bus services.[3]

WESTlink allows journeys to be booked at short notice via mobile app, website or phone call. The service may pick up and drop off multiple passengers en route, similar to ridesharing taxis.[4] It operates between 07:00 and 19:00, Monday to Saturday,[5] with reduced service on Sundays.[6] A door-to-door service available for disabled passengers on request, and is fully wheelchair accessible.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Where . 2023-06-05 . WESTlink . en-US.
  2. Web site: New on-demand bus WESTlink launches . North Somerset Council . 2023-06-05 . n-somerset.gov.uk . en.
  3. Web site: Weekes . Tim . 2023-04-04 . WESTlink Demand Responsive Transport services . 2023-06-05 . Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways . en-GB.
  4. Web site: 2023-04-07 . I tried the region's new on-demand WESTlink bus service and this is what happened . 2023-06-05 . BristolWorld . en.
  5. Web site: 2022-09-08 . Get on board - West of England Combined Authority . 2023-06-05 . West of England Combined Authority. en-GB.
  6. Web site: FAQs . 2023-06-05 . WESTlink . en-US.
  7. Web site: Conditions of carriage . 2023-06-05 . WESTlink . en-US.

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