From Sunday (September 1), the new 61 service from Brislington to Canon’s Marsh will run through the Dings community in St Philip's.
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00:00A new bus route is set to serve a community in Bristol where people are struggling to
00:08get their essentials after a successful residence campaign.
00:13From Sunday, September 1st, the new 61 service from Brislington to Cammonsmarsh will be running
00:20through the Dings community in St Phillips. It comes after the Old Market Community Association
00:27secured West Local funding via the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority for the
00:3218-month trial route.
00:35The bus will run hourly from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week, operated by Brighton-based bus
00:43company Big Lemon.
00:45An OMCA spokesperson said this will mean residents have access to vital amenities not currently
00:51available in the Dings, like grocery stores, pharmacies and schools.