After our hard-fought community campaign, I am delighted that our brand new Park & Ride is now open!
Where is it?
The new Park and Ride is situated on Badminton Road, next to the South Gloucestershire Council Offices.
What facilities will it have?
The park and ride has:
198 parking spaces
secure cycle parking for 46 bikes
improved bus stops
The other facilities that will be available soon include:
38 electric vehicle (EV) charge points
a car club
click and collect lockers
The car park will also be available for rail users at Yate Station.
Where does it go to?
The site will have buses running between Yate and Bristol, every 30 minutes.
These services will also include links to:
Bristol City Centre
Chipping Sodbury
Cribbs Causeway
Frenchay
Kingswood
Southmead Hospital
Wotton under Edge
Can I only Park there if I’m catching the bus?
No, you will be able to leave your car at the park and ride and chose to:
use public transport
cycle
share a car journey with someone else
walk
Do I have to park there if I am getting the bus?
No, you may travel to the car park using other modes of transport and catch one of the available bus services. Yate rain station is only an 8 – minute walk away and there is cycle parking available on site
How much is parking?
Parking will also be initially free, and will remain free for users who:
Take an onward bus service
Have parked an electric vehicle
Have parked in a disabled spot, displaying a valid badge.
How can I find out more about the bus services?
For information about bus services visit: https://travelwest.info/park-ride/yate-park-ride
