Demo over planned depot closure

Bus drivers gathered in protest against the planned closure of a bus depot described as a ‘vital hub’ in Somerset.

The demonstration took place on Saturday 26th August at Bridgwater Bus Station, which is near the depot.

The closure could affect more than 50 workers, from drivers to admin staff and mechanics, and comes after a number of cuts to passenger services.

FirstBus (South West) said it had not taken the decision lightly but it needed to retain the wider network.