A campaign calling on South Gloucestershire Council to “take immediate action” over axed bus routes has gained more than 400 backers.

The petition, organised by Liberal Democrat councillor Paul Hulbert, is also calling on First to drop its prices.

In February, Bradley Stoke was hit when several services such as the 74 and X74 were withdrawn by First.

The transport firm cited lack of use as one of the main reasons both routes to the city centre were axed.

Areas such as Yate were worse hit with some parts of the town – along with Iron Acton – left with no daytime bus services.

Some signatories of the campaign have pointed out that the axed services “will only drive more cars onto the roads around Bristol”.

• Find out more about the campaign: Save Our Bus Services