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DTAG is supporting WATAG’s campaign for a better X51 service — one example of how local Transport Action Groups work together, listen to their communities and make the case for better public transport.

Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council are drawing up a new Local Transport Plan (LTP).  It will cover the period 2026 – 2041. The draft strategy plan is now out for consultation and you have until 13 October to submit your comments. The draft strategy sets out their long-term vision on how […]

A new WB1 shuttle bus service is now running between Bridport town centre and West Bay at weekends, providing a convenient and affordable way to travel between the two locations. The service, which launched on July 26, 2025, is a pilot program and runs every half hour on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings. Passengers […]

Dorchester Transport Action Group welcomed new Dorchester Town Council councillor Poppy Farmer to their recent meeting. ‘The major problem is the cost and accessibility of travel.  It’s just so expensive in rural areas.  Young people don’t have expendable extra expenses.  For a lot of them their income, if they are doing apprenticeships or work, just […]

Stewart Palmer, Chair of our Dorchester Transport Action Group, recently co-ordinated a meeting with Councillor Jon Andrews from Dorset Council. Jon is the new lead Councillor for Transport in the new Dorset Council. Stewart organised the meeting so that the Chairs from all the local Dorset area TAGs could meet Jon. It took place on […]

Our friends at Purbeck and South Wessex Community Rail Partnerships have produced a great little video promoting the delights of Dorchester by train!