Park & Ride bus services, which normally end at 20:30, will run until 22:30 on Friday to accommodate Bath Rugby’s home game against Bristol Bears, which kicks off at 19:45 at the Recreation Ground stadium.

Bath & North East Somerset Council has worked with Bath Rugby, West of England Combined Authority and First Bus to arrange the trail extension of its Park & Ride services, with the hope that it encourages more people to use it, reducing traffic into the city centre.

Bath Rugby is encouraging more fans to take advantage of it.

Councillor Manda Rigby, cabinet member for transport, said: “This is great for rugby fans and visitors coming into enjoy the city on Friday, and I’m pleased we’re able to trial it.

“We’re looking forward to seeing the outcome of this trial and will use the information it gives us to help decide what’s best going forward.”

Chief Executive Tarquin McDonald commented: “Bath Rugby is delighted to be working with Bath & North East Somerset Council on the extension of the Park & Ride services. It hugely benefits our supporters, as well as the city, and we hope Friday's trial results in the service running for any night games next season.”

Bath & North East Somerset Council will use the information gathered from the trial and work with Bath Rugby to discuss future options and determine the demand for an extended hours service.

There are three Park & Ride’s serving Bath, located at Lansdown, Newbridge and Odd Down.

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Park & Ride trial extension for Bath Rugby v Bristol Bears

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