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]] Please note that some of these services also cover parts of the former county of Avon. There are three main Bus and Coach companies operating within the greater Bristol area. They include First Bus , National Express and South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach . Other services are operated by Abus , Buglers , Megabus , Eurotaxis , Stagecoach and Wessex Connect . SERVICES IN BRISTOL Local services Night flyers There are 10 night flyer services across Bristol. These services only run on Saturday and Sunday mornings and at new year. They operate hourly from midnight until 5am. Park and Rides There are three park and ride sites operational all year round Monday-Saturdays only. On the approaches to Christmas they operate 7 days a week and an additional service operates. All Park & Ride services are operated under contract to Bristol City Council. Contracts for services 902 and 903 were lost by First in early 2007 and gained by a newcomer to the region, Flights Hallmark (part of Rotala Group) who will be operating from the South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach depot at Filton. Flights Hallmark will provide a new bus fleet and introduce services from 0600. This change took place during the second quarter of 2007. Services are currently ran under the Wessex Connect branding. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/6384213.stm School services The following are the six services operated by First in Bristol. X Services are buses with limited stops, there are usually only a few of these services per day, but they provide a quick link between their start and end destination. Other services in Bristol There are three services that provide a quick link between railway stations and the city centre. ;Services 8 and 9 Services 8, 8A, 9 and 9A acts as a link between become more frequent in late 2007 then the service may see a decline in passengers. In 2006 First bought new buses for the route to improve reliability and frequency. ;Service 43 When the new showcase bus route starts operating in late 2007, There are plans for there to be a better link with Lawrence Hiil Railway Station ;Service 73 Service 73 provides a quick and frequent link between . In the opposite direction it provides a link to Cribbs Causeway . FARES Local First fares ;FirstDay This ticket allows unlimited travel on First bus services in Bristol Zones 1 and 2 for one day. These tickets are commonly called 'Dayrider' by locals. Adult - £4 (before 0900 Monday – Friday) or £3.70 (at all other times) Student (with photocard) - £3 Child - £2.80 (weekdays) or £2.20 (weekends & bank holidays) FirstFamily - costs £7.30 (not available before 0900 Monday - Friday) for up to 2 adults & 3 children ;First Ten FirstTen gives ten single journeys within Bristol Zones 1 and 2 and is priced at £24.00 Single/return tickets Fares are worked out depending on the number of Fare Stages your journey takes you though (except on services 8/9 where a flat fare exists. Discounts are available for under 16s only. It is customary to state your fare to the driver when buying single tickets. Services 8/9 flat fare - £1.30 1 Fare Stage - £1.10 2 and 3 Fare Stages - £1.60 4 Fare Stages - £2.10 In addition, longer journeys are charged at £2.60. Return fares are available. Park and Ride fares Up to three under-16s travel free with each fare-paying adult. SHOWCASE ROUTES There are more routes planed across the city, they are mainly to increase the number of users and to minimise traffic. FORMER ROUTES This list may not be totaly accurate, but provides some idea of former bus routes. BRISTOL BUS AND COACH STATION In 2006 the Bristol Bus and Coach Station was redeveloped because the old station had fallen into disrepair. Though the station is managed by First Somerset & Avon, it is still in Bristol. There are 19 bays at the new station. The station has a First Travel Shop, National Express shop, National Express information desk, Pumpkin Café, Amigo News, Security Office and Toilets. Bays Please note there may be more than 1 bay for a destination. OTHER SERVICES (From Bristol to outside the city) There are other bus services that operate within Bristol and the Greater Bristol area. Please note there are two service 318s, 328s, 330s and 339s. There are 15 National Express services that operate from Bristol or stop at Bristol en route (May not be listed above). These services stop at the Bus and Coach station. First operates other services from Bristol but are part of First Somerset & Avon, These services include, services to Weston super mare, Bristol International Airport, South Wales, Yate, Chipping Sodbury, Clevedon, Bath, Dursley, Nailsea, Portishead, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Radstock, Tormarton and Chippenham. Megabus sevice X services X services have limited stops, thus usually providing a quicker service to its destination. REFERENCES SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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