Bristol introduces three new bus routes, funded by Clean Air Zone revenue, enhancing connectivity for south Bristol residents starting April 6.
The number 36 bus will link Highridge and St Annes. It goes via Withywood, Hartcliffe, Knowle, and Brislington. People in Withywood needed a bus to Knowle and Brislington.
The old 36 to St Anne’s is now number 5. Its route changed and goes to Clifton. Now it travels south instead of heading north.
The new number 16 route runs from Fishponds to the city center. It also travels through Kingswood and St George. Barton Hill and Temple Meads are also on its route. A neighborhood faced rollout delays due to protests.
Buses 16 and 36 will run every half hour. They will run between 6 AM and 7 PM daily.
The 37 bus will connect south and north Bristol. It links Knowle and Hartcliffe to Avonmouth. Bishopsworth is also on the bus route. The 37 runs only three return trips each day, matching work shifts in Avonmouth. All these new services start on April 6.
Clean Air Zone income funds these bus services. About 4.7 million pounds supports them until 2028.
Bus fares in Bristol went up this year. A single bus ride costs more now. Most pay 2.40 pounds, higher for longer trips. A Bristol day ticket is now 6.50 pounds. A week ticket rose to 26.50 pounds. A month ticket costs 92 pounds. Child tickets still cost one pound. Discounted return tickets don’t exist now. A return journey now costs 4.80 pounds, making bus travel more expensive.
