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 (12 Apr 2026) until noon (13 Apr 2026)

Short term forecast This afternoon will start mostly dry with variable cloud. Scattered showers will develop from the west later in the day, some of these heavy with a risk of thunder. This evening and the start of the night will have variable cloud and a few lingering showers. During the early hours, it should become dry with clearing skies. A cold night. Tomorrow morning will be dry with sunny spells. Cloud building in from the southeast in the afternoon, leaving mostly cloudy skies and a chance of scattered showers later in the day. Road conditions: RSTs will fall away tonight but should hold above zero. High confidence

Gritting Update

Gritting Update for the - 12 Apr 2026

Forecast Action:
RSTs are expected to remain above zero tonight. High confidence No Planned Gritting

Last updated: 12/04/2026 11:57:06

Public Transport

Public transport update for the - Friday, May 15, 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: Friday, May 15, 2026

School Transport

School transport update for the - Friday, May 15, 2026

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

Last updated: Friday, May 15, 2026

School Closures

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

Adult Transport

Adult and elderly transport update for the - Friday, May 15, 2026

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

Last updated: Friday, May 15, 2026

Waste Collection

Waste collection update for the -   Friday, May 15, 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: Friday, May 15, 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.