An extra one-point-eight million pounds is now available, and councillors say some of it could go towards introducing more night-time bus services, especially on weekends.
00:00Bristol City Council is considering a new wave of public transport improvements using money raised from drivers entering the city's clean air zone.
00:12An extra £1.8 million is now available and councillors say that some of it could go towards introducing more night time bus services, especially on the weekends.
00:25An update was given to the Council's Transport Policy Committee on Thursday 15 May.
00:32No final decisions have been made yet and it's not clear which routes might benefit.
00:38But there's a strong focus on improving late night travel.
00:42Labour Councillor Tim Rippington said the options this time would be harder to prioritise due to the high demand and limited funds.
00:51Currently, only a few bus routes in Bristol run overnight, including the 75 and 76.
00:58But services are infrequent and for many, especially night shift workers and hospitality staff, getting home late at night remains a challenge.
01:07The money comes from the Clean Air Zone, a charge introduced in late 2022 for drivers of more polluting vehicles entering the central area of the city.
01:18Earlier this year, three new daytime routes were launched, losing clear air zone funds.
01:24The 36 from High Ridge to St Anne's, the 16 from Fishponds to Rupert Street and the 37 from Knoll and Hartcliffe to Avonmouth.
01:36Those routes didn't include any overnight services, something that campaigners and community groups have long pushed for.
