A Faresaver bus outside Westbury railway station, 2021

Faresaver is a bus operator based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England.[1]

History

The company can trace it roots back to 1979 when John Pickford started Fosseway Coaches and initially ran one minibus on a school contract.[2][3] Its first commercial route was introduced in Corsham in 1986.[4] As the company grew, it moved into a purpose-built bus depot in 1997. As of 2023, the firm had around 60 vehicles.[5]

Routes

Faresaver operates route X31 between Chippenham and Bath via Corsham and Box. Prior to 2020, Faresaver operated the route from Monday to Saturday while First Bus operated the route on Sundays. When First announced in October 2019 that it would withdraw the Sunday service, Faresaver took over operation on Sundays.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Gavaghan, Beth (6 September 2022). "Brand new bus route announced from Wiltshire to historical city". Wiltshire Times. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  2. ↑ Hilson, Aaron (24 December 2019). "Wiltshire's family bus company turns 40". CBW. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  3. ↑ Mackley, Stefan (6 October 2016). "Faresaver bus chief appeals for council aid". The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  4. ↑ "Firm rescues Corsham's threatened bus service". Wiltshire Times. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "F is for Faresaver". BusAndTrainUser. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  6. ↑ Mills, Richard (15 October 2019). "Plan to cut evening and Sunday bus service slammed as 'backward'". SomersetLive. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  7. ↑ Mills, Richard (16 October 2019). "Bus firm attempts rescue of Bath service set for the axe by First Bus". SomersetLive. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
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