Orchard Grove residents can now enjoy convenient public transportation with the launch of a new electric bus service. The 22/22A/X22/22C route, which became operational on April 20th, connects the development to Taunton town centre, Somerset College, Musgrove Park Hospital, Heatherton Park, Wellington High Street, and other key locations.
The service, operated by First Bus Somerset, runs seven days a week from early morning until late night. Buses arrive approximately every 15 minutes, providing residents with frequent and reliable transportation options. It represents another step forward in Orchard Grove’s development as a connected, sustainable community.
Environmental Benefits
In line with Orchard Grove’s sustainability commitments, the new service exclusively uses state-of-the-art electric vehicles. This environmentally conscious approach helps improve air quality and reduce emissions in the area, complementing the development’s green ethos which already features Somerset’s first carbon neutral school.
The electric buses serving Orchard Grove are part of a wider rollout across Somerset, with First Bus introducing electric vehicles to several routes including all town centre services in Taunton. This initiative has been developed in partnership with Somerset Council and the Somerset Bus Partnership.
Planning Your Journey
All variations of the 22 service will stop at Orchard Grove. Timetables have been revised to improve reliability, which remains a key priority for the bus operator.
Residents are encouraged to check the First Bus Somerset website for full timetable details before traveling: First Bus Somerset Timetables
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