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Carver Street Buses Take a Rockingham Detour

Carver Street bus stop where changes will come in from Sunday 7th December

Carver Street stop closed for most services from this Sunday 7th December 2025. 

New route will go via Rockingham Street with a stop near West Street. 

Sheffield Connect SC1 will still use Carver Street. 

Affected services: 6, 30, 30a,51,52, 52a, 95, 95S, 120, 120k, 181, 257a, 257b, X30. 

Rockingham Street bus hub connects you to other services. 
No raised kerb yet, but buses can still lower or ramp. 

Plan your journey at TravelSouthYorkshire.com
You can find out more at: Have Your Say Sheffield page.

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Brocco Bank Closure

Brocco Bank will be closed this Sunday & Monday

Due to utility works the lower section of Brocco Bank will be closed from 08:00am Sunday 26th October to 18:00 Monday 27th October at all times.Additionally, there are other roadworks affecting the area, which may cause delays
During this period Bus 785 will divert via Hunters Bar, Ecclesall Road, Rustlings Rd, Outbrook Road, Riverdale Road & Endcliffe Vale Road (same as route 786).

Please plan ahead and spread the word to help keep our community moving smoothly!
Check Local traffic reports or the Sheffield city council website.

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Help Shape the Future of your Local Bus Service

First Bus is on a mission to make journeys smoother, smarter, and more enjoyable, and your voice matters. Whether it’s about routes, timetables, or how they keep you informed, your feedback could help steer real improvements.

Got five minutes? Fill out their quick survey and share what’s working, and what could be better. Your input could make a real difference for everyone who use the buses.

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Service 257 Bus is Up & Running

The 257 service to Bakewell is up and running, with a better timetable!

That’s great news for local travellers!
The 257 service is now operated from Monday to Saturday by Andrew’s of Tideswell, using former Hulleys buses. The updated timetable is available on Travel South Yorkshire, Derbyshire County Council, and Andrew’s websites.
As of last week, the timetables at bus stops haven’t been updated but should be shortly

For summer Sundays, South Pennine Community Transport is running a Sheffield to Bamford service via Derwent.

It’s good to hear that bus stop timetable updates are on the way! Keeping timetables accurate makes a huge difference for passengers! Have you noticed any improvements with the new operators?

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Hulleys of Baslow Cease Operating

Hulleys Bus

The termination of Hulleys bus services, including the 257 route that passes through Crosspool, will have a significant impact.People will be standing at bus stops tomorrow morning, waiting for a bus that will no longer arrive.
While Hulleys faced challenges with reliability, their services were still a lifeline for many residents, providing essential transport to Bakewell and Sheffield.
The 257 route, in particular, serves as a crucial connection between the villages of Baslow, Calver, Stoney Middleton, Eyam, Grindleford, Hathersage, Bamford, and Yorkshire Bridge.
Its loss will be deeply felt across these communities.

Full Story in Derbyshire Times

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Have Your Say on Bus Services

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has initiated a major consultation on the future of bus services in the region.

This 12-week public consultation is a critical opportunity for residents and stakeholders to express their views on the proposed bus franchising scheme, which could see SYMCA taking control of bus operations, including routes, timetables, and fares.
The aim is to improve the reliability and efficiency of the bus network for the public benefit. Everyone is encouraged to participate and contribute to shaping the future of South Yorkshire’s public transport.

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First Bus service changes – Have your say!

You have until Thursday 15th February to send us your views.

FirstBus is keen to hear your feedback on various aspects of bus travel in South Yorkshire and work together to improve your journey experience. Before the service change on 7 April, FirstBus will be visiting bus stations and local communities with a breakfast bus, where you can chat with them about bus services in your area. Look out for the dates and locations of their visits throughout March.

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Raymond Drives a 51

A recent journey on a number 51 bus inspired this poem by Tom Gray

51 bus
51 bus

Raymond drives a 51
Though he’d rather be a writer,
There’s little time to sit and think,
When he’s driving a late night(er)

Loading up with drunken fools,
A couple getting frisky,
Someone’s fainted on the upper deck
And downstairs wreaks of whisky.

Up Glossop Road and Western Bank,
Past hospitals and parks,
It’s a lonely life for a gentle soul,
A poet of the dark.

Once Broomhill’s gone, there’s the Hallam Towers,
He goes through all the gears,
Deep down he knows his dream is dead
And he’ll be doing this for years,

So next time you board a Sheffield bus
Whether it’s to Jordanthorpe or Beighton,
Spare a thought for Raymond’s dream
To be the next Len Deighton.

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Fair Deal South Yorkshire Bus Campaign

Oliver Coppard

You may have heard that our South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has launched a new region-wide campaign for a Fair Bus Deal.

Due to persistent under-investment from the central government and a lack of a national strategy that prioritises public transport, we have seen a 42% reduction in services over the last 10 years – some routes cut altogether; others seeing reduced timetables.

Oliver and his team are visiting communities across South Yorkshire where people have been hard-hit by cuts and a decline in the quality of bus services – and they want to hear from as many members of the public as possible, to raise a huge campaign that he can take to Westminster to try to convince government ministers that they must invest in South Yorkshire’s public transport.

KEY DATES FOR OUR AREA

Thursday 26 October, 5pm (doors open for registration at 4.30pm) – Public meeting at St Columba’s church, Manchester Road.

Friday 27 October, 10am – Virtual meeting online (sign up to receive Zoom link)

Tuesday 31 October, 12 noon – Virtual meeting online (sign up to receive Zoom link)

All the details of the campaign are here: https://southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/fair-deal, including sign-up for the virtual meetings, and a feedback form where people can relate their experiences of public transport to help Oliver build the case for a Fair Deal.

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Electric Bus Trials

If you travel by bus in Crosspool, you may have seen a new addition to the 51 route.
An electric vehicle has been operating on this route since last week, as part of a trial to reduce emissions and noise pollution. The electric bus is quieter, cleaner and more efficient than the diesel ones, and it also has a modern design and features. The trial is expected to last for several months, and if successful, more electric buses could be introduced on other routes in the city.

First Bus, a UK bus operator, is running a pilot project to test electric and hydrogen buses in Sheffield. The company chose Sheffield, and especially the 51 route, as a challenging environment to measure the performance and range of the vehicles on steep hills and gradients. The project aims to demonstrate that if the buses can run efficiently in Sheffield, they can do so anywhere.

This is part of a trial of different models from various manufacturers, starting with the Volvo BZL double-decker going (from Lodge Moor 0716, 0935, 1152, 1414, 1645, 1924, 2120, and 2320) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The trial schedule may change, but the aim is to keep the electric vehicles on the 51 route as much as possible.

It has parallels with trials going back to the 1970s (see below image of the ‘famous five trials’) as well as the far more recent trials up to and including 2014.

First Bus would appreciate people offering some feedback where possible on things like comfort, ride quality, noise, layout, etc.   Email: andy.metcalfe@firstbus.co.uk