WESTlink is a demand-responsive bus service provided by the

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and parts of

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. Launched in April 2023, the service has replaced around 40 rural bus services. WESTlink allows journeys to be booked at short notice via

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, website or phone call. The service may pick up and drop off multiple passengers en route, similar to ridesharing taxis. It operates between 07:00 and 19:00, Monday to Saturday, with reduced service on Sundays. A door-to-door service available for disabled passengers on request, and is fully wheelchair accessible.

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* Demand-responsive transport in the United Kingdom Bus transport in England Bus transport in Bristol Transport in South Gloucestershire District 2023 establishments in England {{UK-bus-transport-stub