In 2006, the system was already established and was receiving increased funding from Bristol City Council.
[1] Until 2011, the park & ride routes were operated by First Bristol and Wessex Bus.
[8] The existing contracts expire in September 2016, with options to extend for a further three years.
[7][clarification needed] The system consists of five routes:[9] The council consider that this facility has reduced city centre congestion.
[14] The m2 and m3 services operate a 'buy before you board' system through use of ticket machines at bus stops.