Updates from @wiltscouncil Sustainable Transport and Passenger Transport teams about travelling on foot, bike, bus, train or car in Wiltshire #travelmadesimple.
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Our new Wiltshire Connect app is LIVE. Download it using the link on the Wiltshire Connect website and get ready for a smoother journey! The old app will stop working on 22 February, so don’t wait!
Download the app today 👉 orlo.uk/fwViA
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Wiltshire Connect is reflecting on the importance of its service after more than 250,000 journeys were made since its launch.
Head of Service and Passenger Transport at @wiltscouncil, Jason Salter, told That’s TV how the service keeps rural communities connected.
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Train + bus = the perfect escape to Stourhead.
Here’s how to do it:
🚆 Take the train to Warminster & Frome (GWR) or Gillingham & Tisbury (@SW_Help )
🚌 Hop on your pre-booked Wiltshire Connect bus*
📍 Arrive right outside @ntstourhead visitor reception
🌿 Explore classical temples, hidden grottoes, sweeping parkland, plus a stately home full of stories
And getting home? Just as simple.
Train. Bus. Done. 💚
*Book using the Wiltshire Connect app from 7 days up to 30 mins ahead
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Did you know you can use your bus pass with Wiltshire Connect?
Bus pass holders can use their pass after 9am Mon-Fri and all day Saturday.
Visit Wiltshire Connect 👉 orlo.uk/FtpUp
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🚍 Royal Wootton Bassett, we’ve got you covered! Wiltshire Connect is now serving your area, offering a flexible, on-demand bus service to get you where you need to go.
Visit Wiltshire Connect 👉 orlo.uk/U2tMD
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Wiltshire Connect on-demand buses now serve the Great Western Hospital in Swindon from the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade area. Vehicles operate 6am-8pm Mon-Fri and 8am-7.30pm on Saturdays.
More info: wiltshireconnect.co.uk
@GWH_NHS
Wiltshire Connect is making a timetable revision to the 101 Pewsey-Devizes service from 24th February.
New timetables can be downloaded here: connectingwiltshire.co.uk/ti…
Update 12pm: Due to the overnight storm and ongoing strong winds & rain, we have taken the decision to suspend Wiltshire Connect services for the rest of the day.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We hope to run a normal service on Monday
@wiltscouncil @SalisburyReds
Due to the overnight storm, we have taken the decision to suspend all Wiltshire Connect services until at least 1300.
We will continue to monitor road conditions and update in due course.
@SalisburyReds @wiltscouncil
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🎄 Heading out for a festive evening in Salisbury? Whether enjoying G4 @SalisburyCath, visiting Christmas on the Square or off to the panto, make it stress-free! 🎅 Use @SalisburyReds buses or Park & Ride for an easy trip. Check timetables before you go! 🚌
@ExperienceSalis
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Are you a motorist, cyclist, pedestrian or do you use public transport in Wiltshire?
Join the webinar at 6pm on Tue 3 Dec to find out more and ask questions about the new Local Transport Plan for Wiltshire.
Sign up 👉 orlo.uk/friFb
Read more 👉 orlo.uk/wdupw
ALT Image of vehicles Have your say on our Local Transport Plan Wiltshire Council logo
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The flooding caused by #StormBert is causing significant traffic delays.
Please check before you travel and allow plenty of time to get to your destination.
Follow the signage and do not try to drive through floodwater.
Latest travel updates 👉🏼orlo.uk/Fnznf
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We've been awarded nearly £7m from @transportgovuk to invest in the county’s bus services for 2025 & 2026. The funding will build on our proposals to provide more enhanced bus services throughout the county and to help improve passenger experience.
More👉🏼orlo.uk/W2pfR
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This Remembrance Day, we're offering FREE bus travel for all military, ex-military and cadets.
Simply show your medals, veteran's badge, uniform or military ID on one of our buses on Sunday 10th or Monday 11th November.
It's our way of saying thank you for your service!
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Calling #Wiltshire education settings.🔈Are you taking part in #RoadSafetyWeek (17-23 November)?
Take a l👀 k at the 🆓 education resources for all ages from nursery to secondary, available to download from @Brakecharity .
🚓 🖍️ 👇
orlo.uk/4w3Wh
@RoadSafetyWilts
ALT Road Safety Hero - Road Safety Week Image contains Road Safety Heros and parents with children and a lollypop lady on a cartoon road.
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Don't miss out! Visit Stagecoach West at Wiltshire's Highways & Transport Careers Fair on 16th October to explore the exciting job opportunities we have available. Let's discuss how we could put you in the driving seat of your career. stge.co/3XNZf03 @WiltsC_Careers
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We're hosting a Highways and Transport Careers Fair at County Hall, Trowbridge, on Wednesday 16 October from 1pm – 4pm.
Come along and explore a range of roles in road design, maintenance, vehicle operation, traffic modelling, and more!
Full details 👉🏼orlo.uk/XxKHo
ALT Wiltshire Council Highways and Transport Careers Fair
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Child car seat checks happening this week!
All events run 10:00-15:00 and no booking is necessary. Open to anyone who carries children in their vehicle: parents, grandparents, childminders or other carers and all free.
ALT Child Car Seat Check Tues 8 October: Tidworth Tesco Superstore, Station Road, SP9 7NR Weds 9 October: Westbury Morrisons, Edward Street, BA13 3BL Thurs 10 October: Calne Sainsbury's, The Pippin, SN11 8JG 10am - 3pm Free - No booking needed
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October is #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth!
Walking boosts our moods and can help with concentration in the classroom. @livingstreets have put together a brilliant Autumn Street Safari to make walking to school even more fun🍂👇 livingstreets.org.uk/autumn
It’s the first day of #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth!
Juggle with pinecones, say hi to a neighbour… what will you do on your #AutumnStreetSafari as you walk to school? PLUS tell us what you discovered and you could win one of 10 £25 shoezone vouchers! act.livingstreets.org.uk/pag…
ALT A graphic with a yellow background reads 'Tell us what you hear or see on your very own #AutumnStreetSafari'. There are stylised autumn leaves in the top right, and a fox and a pumpkin at the bottom. A bubble at bottom right reads: Win vouchers for shoezone
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!!!Students!!! Fancy paying less and going out more? We’ve got you! StudentRider term tickets from £1.38 per day. Find the perfect StudentRider ticket for you. > stge.co/4ebYQuN
