September is an important month for bus users and for all those thinking of switching to going by bus. September is CATCH THE BUS MONTH. Also in Somerset, September is one of the only two opportunities in the year that bus companies can change their bus timetable. So, bus operators have been looking at their schedules, checking their passenger numbers and some will be making changes from September 1st to optimise their returns. So, if you can go online, do check your local bus routes to see what your bus times are from September 1st. The best way of doing this is to go to www.bustimes.org, put in the number of your local bus route and bus times for your local stop will appear. Given the financial emergency declared by Somerset Council, Somerset hasn’t the money to increase its funding of buses so the best way of ensuring you keep your local buses is to BUS IT just whenever you can ... especially this month as it’s Catch the Bus Month … By supporting your local bus services whenever you can means is that you’re playing your part in ensuring there are buses for those in your local community, young and old, who don’t drive or don’t have access to a car hence are dependent on buses. Also, going by bus is good for the planet. Good for your pocket too as a single bus fares costs only £2 and that’s guaranteed through to the end of the year.With the General Election rapidly approaching Langport Town Council is organising a hustings where all the candidates for the new parliamentary seat – Somerton and Glastonbury have been invited to take part.
