When this appeared it was the first major departure from the FirstGroup corporate identity and livery which was previously applied almost universally across the group's bus operations.

The business instead now uses a two tone green and cream livery with bespoke branding, website and social media profiles.

The Buses of Somerset initially operated from two depots in Taunton and Bridgwater along with an outstation in Minehead.

The number of buses operating from Yeovil had reduced from 43 to 9 because some routes had been transferred to First West of England depots.

[7] The Buses of Somerset routes link Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil and other major towns:[8]