Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)

You have told us that you need more reliable, frequent, affordable and sustainable bus services. This is what the BSIP is here to achieve. We are working to make buses more reliable, efficient and better for the environment. We want to create a commercially sustainable bus service which connects communities and can adapt to our growing population.

BSIP funding is available only for a short time but it will have a long-term legacy. This will include more frequent bus services, electric buses, affordable fares and upgraded bus stops. New transport hubs will offer a range of facilities like secure cycle parking, local information displays and electric charging points. New dedicated bus lanes will allow buses to move quicker across key locations in North Somerset. This will all help to make buses the first choice over car and be commercially sustainable once BSIP funding has been spent.

BSIP is a joint initiative between North Somerset Council, the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), the Department for Transport (DfT) and bus operators.

About Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIPs)

An introduction to the UK Government-funded BSIPs

Bus services and timetables

BSIP service improvements, journey planning and WESTlink

Engagement and consultation process

How to have your say, the engagement process and latest surveys

Bus Service Improvement Plan in North Somerset

About our bus service improvement plan, benefits and enhanced partnership with WECA

About our BSIP funding and schemes

Useful information and answers to questions you may have about our funding and schemes

Concessionary travel, bus passes and free travel offers

See if you're eligible for a free bus pass

Our bus infrastructure schemes

Bus priority and passenger experience improvements in North Somerset including on the A38, A370 and A369

Passenger experience

Tips for catching the bus including the bus operators passenger charter, personal travel planning and safety