Families and young people will be able to make their summer plans go the extra mile this August, as children aged 5 to 15 will travel free on First Bus services across England.
Running from Saturday 1 August until Monday 31 August 2026, as part of the Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme, the initiative will help families save money on getting around during the summer holidays and support young people in exploring attractions and activities across their region.
Services N2, N18, N240 & N267 | Sauchiehall Street
Due to emergency works at Sauchiehall Street at Holland Street, the road is closed until works are completed.
Essex Yeomanry Way (A1114), Chelmsford is closed for roadworks from 03/08/2026 to 08/08/2026.
Due to the location of the roadworks - the 375 will divert in both directions via the B1009. *All bus stops served*. However, there will likely be delays to service due to length of diversion route.
We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.
Service X11 | Stanningley Bypass improvement works
Monday 27th July until Monday 10th August (eastbound closure) - Monday 10th August until Friday 21st August (westbound closure). Service X11 will divert both ways for the whole duration of these works. The diversion below will operate.
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Services 9, 9A & 10 | Paisley Road West at Edmiston Drive
Services 3, 4, 4A & 77 | Sauchiehall Street
Due to emergency works Sauchiehall Street at Holland Street will be closed until works are completed.
Service 8, Temporary Stop Closure. Oakwood Road, Northern Parade, Portsmouth.
Monday 3rd August 0930 -1230
Due to road works, the above stop will be closed on the date shown above.
No temporary stop will be provided.
*Update added 30/07/2026* The road closure has changed - the 104 / 102 will no longer divert via Bay Road, Marine Parade and Kingsway.
Due to ongoing roadworks in High Street, Harwich - the 104 / 102 will be placed on diversion on Market Day (FRIDAYS ONLY).
These are long term roadworks - The permit's end date is 10 Nov 19:00 GMT.
The 104 / 102 will be placed on diversion:
Towards Harwich: Normal line of route. All bus stops served.
Due to an operational issue equating to a shortage of available vehicles and fire at Jct 8/9, the following RA1 Service was cancelled.
Somerton
Road Closure
10/08/2026 - 14/08/2026
Due to a road closure in Somerton
Service 54 will divert via Behind Berry
Services will be unable to serve White Heart and the Square bus stops.