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« Reply #90 on: March 29, 2024, 06:18:30 »

https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/plan-journey/get-out-and-about/travel-free-m2-metrobus

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« Reply #91 on: March 29, 2024, 12:02:06 »

If you can take advantage of this, do. if nothing else, you'll see at first hand what happens when local transport decisions are shaped by the need to bid for prescribed government funding.

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Travel for free on the m2 metrobus

Want free parking & travel to Bristol City Centre? Travel for free on the m2 metrobus service from Long Ashton Park & Ride on Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th April.

No tickets or voucher codes required – simply hop on and off the m2 metrobus as much as you like on these dates!

The m2 runs up to every 15 minutes from Long Ashton Park & Ride to the City Centre via Ashton Vale, Ashton Gate, Cumberland Basin, Spike Island, Redcliff Hill, Temple Meads, Cabot Circus and Broadmead.

So, whether you’re visiting Brunel’s SS Great Britain, grabbing lunch at Wapping Wharf, or having a drink at the harbourside, get there for free with m2 metrobus.

Special Offers & Attractions
Not sure how to make the most of you free travel? Don't worry, we've got you covered with all the best places to visit & some special offers during the free travel days:

Brunel's SS Great Britain
Address: Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol BS1 6TY
Closest m2 bus stop: SS Great Britain
Special Offer: SS Great Britain Shop - 15% discount on in-store purchases over £30. The shop is open to everyone and has a selection of unique and artisan gifts, crafts and local products including a specialist bookstore.
Special Offer 2: Half-price lunch for children during the Easter holidays at Harbour Kitchen. Purchase the popular ‘Docker’s Lunch’ for just £3 between 29th March and 14th April (usually £6). Choose from a range of lunch items including children’s sandwiches. Harbourside Kitchen is open to everyone, located beside the SS Great Britain and with great harbour views.
 
Coffee Club
Address: Hanover Pl, Bristol BS1 6UH
Closest m2 bus stop: SS Great Britain
Offer: Get FREE babyccino or kids hot chocolate with any coffee purchase when you travel on our metrobus m2 service during our m2 free travel days (Thu 4th - Sat 6th April). Make sure to quote 'the wheels on the bus go round and round’ to claim!
Wapping Wharf

Closest m2 bus stop: Wapping Wharf
Harbourside

Closest m2 bus stop: Wapping Wharf
Temple Meads Station

Closest m2 bus stop: Temple Meads Station (T3)
Cabot Circus

Closest m2 bus stop: Cabot Circus
Ahh Toots Bakery

Closest m2 bus stop: The Centre

Source (with more details, and map): First Bus
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« Reply #92 on: July 23, 2024, 17:52:50 »

https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/plan-journey/weston-bus/free-travel-days-north-somerset
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« Reply #93 on: August 02, 2024, 02:20:48 »

to promote and advise on bus's in the Somerset area.

Takes place in Wells on Saturday August 3rd 2024,can't find a location(outside town hall?) or meeting time.

But will make the journey on the 376 and enjoy the views from the top deck 
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