Faresaver

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

A Faresaver bus outside Westbury railway station

History

The firm was started in 1979 by John Pickford as Fosseway Coaches and initially ran one minibus on a school contract.[2][3] As the company grew, it moved into a purpose-built bus depot in 1997. As of 2023, the firm had around 60 vehicles.[4]

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.[5][6]

References
  1. Gavaghan, Beth (2022-09-06). "Brand new bus route announced from Wiltshire to historical city". Wiltshire Times. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  2. Hilson, Aaron (2019-12-24). "Wiltshire's family bus company turns 40". CBW. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  3. Mackley, Stefan (2016-10-06). "Faresaver bus chief appeals for council aid". The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  4. "F is for Faresaver". BusAndTrainUser. 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  5. Mills, Richard (2019-10-15). "Plan to cut evening and Sunday bus service slammed as 'backward'". SomersetLive. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  6. Mills, Richard (2019-10-16). "Bus firm attempts rescue of Bath service set for the axe by First Bus". SomersetLive. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
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