Latest updates: bus services, waste collection and gritting


We work hard to keep you safe on the roads, moving around the borough and to keep services running whatever the weather. Use the tabs below to see the latest service updates for gritting, public transport, school transport, adult transport and waste collection.

Forecast from noon (28 Jan 2026) until noon (29 Jan 2026)

Tonight will see clear spells for a time. Cloud will gradually thicken from the east overnight, this possibly yielding a few spots of drizzle at times. A chilly night with dense fog in places. Tomorrow morning is expected to be generally dry with variable cloud. Turning brighter with cloud breaking up to reveal some wintry sunshine by late afternoon. Less mild. Road conditions: RSTs are expected to fall marginal in places tonight. See tables for details. Low confidence in minimum RSTs due to uncertainties in the timing and extent of the cloud as well as the potential development of mist and fog overnight

Gritting Update

Gritting Update for the - 28 Jan 2026

Forecast Action:
Gritters on Standby and Duty Manager to monitor overnight.

Last updated: 28/01/2026 17:18:30

Public Transport

Public transport update for the - Thursday, January 29, 2026

Details of disruption due to weather conditions are shown below. Changes to services due to roadworks and road closures can be viewed on the Service Disruption page.

Status update: All services are expected to operate as normal, although delays maybe expected. Timetable information can be found on our website at our timetables page.


Last updated: Thursday, January 29, 2026

School Transport

School transport update for the - Thursday, January 29, 2026

Status update: All school transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.

Last updated: Thursday, January 29, 2026

School Closures

For details of any school closures, please visit the school closures webpage.

Adult Transport

Adult and elderly transport update for the - Thursday, January 29, 2026

Status update: All Adult Services Transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.

Last updated: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Waste Collection

Waste collection update for the -   Thursday, January 29, 2026

Details of disruption to waste collection due to weather conditions are shown below.

Status update: All domestic refuse and recycling collections are running as normal today. Residents can check their bin calendar at https://www.bedford.gov.uk/bins.

Last updated: Thursday, January 29, 2026

 

Gritting of Bedford Borough roads

See our keeping winter roads safe webpage for more information on gritting in Bedford Borough.

School Closures

Details of school closures in the event of bad weather conditions can be found on the school closures webpage.