The Big Lemon runs two public bus services in Bristol and South Gloucestershire; route 515 between Stockwood, Hengrove ASDA, Hengrove Park and Imperial Park, and route 84/85 between Yate, Chipping Sodbury and Wotten-under-edge.

Click on the links below for routes, timetable, and fare information and click on the yellow button to see where the buses are in real-time:

Service are currently operated with diesel vehicles, but the plan is to transition to electric over the next year, powered by renewable energy and owned by the community.

Fares

Our fares are in line with the requirements of the West of England Combined Authority and consistent with those of other operators in the region.

The BristolRider ticket gives unlimited access to all bus services in Bristol regardless of who they are operated by, and the AvonRider gives unlimited access to all bus services in the wider area including Bath and North East Somerset, Weston Super Mare and North Somerset.

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West of England Bus Passenger Charter

The Big Lemon is delighted to announce that we are now signatories to the West of England Bus Passenger Charter.

This is a collaborative framework established under the Transport Act 2000. Its main purpose is to improve bus services in the West of England region by defining obligations and standards for local authorities and bus operators. This includes provisions for facilities, operational requirements, and governance arrangements, aiming to enhance the overall efficiency, reliability, and quality of the public transport system in the region.

If you’re interested and would like to know more about it, here is the link to the charter: https://thebiglemon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/West-of-England-EP-Scheme-V4.0-September-2023-updated.pdf

Bus Drivers Wanted!

The Big Lemon is looking for qualified PSV drivers to drive routes 505, 506, 515 and 516. As well as excellent rates of pay, a welcome bonus and free membership of the Transport Benevolent Fund, we offer the opportunity to work in a small family team where everyone is a name, not a number; and we all work together to do our best for our colleagues and for the community.

If this sounds like something you’d like more info on, please fill in the form below 🙂

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