Private company

The Buses of Somerset

Bus operator in Taunton and Bridgwater

The Buses of Somerset was a brand used by FirstGroup for its buses in Somerset from its depots in Taunton and other towns from 2014 until 2024. The services were initially operated by its First Somerset & Avon subsidiary but were soon transferred to a new First South West company.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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Taunton Hamilton Road - First 44507 (YX58HWF) repainted
Photo: Geof Sheppard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Buses of Somerset was a brand used by FirstGroup for its buses in Somerset from its depots in Taunton and other towns from 2014 until 2024. The services were initially operated by its First Somerset & Avon subsidiary but were soon transferred to a new First South West company.2

Corporate structure

The Buses of Somerset is part of a group headed by FirstGroup plc. 56 entities, 5 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Subsidiaries

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