BUS services across Bournemouth are reporting delays due to the hot weather and traffic congestion in the area.

Yellow Buses and Morebus both reported delays to multiple bus services but said they are 'doing all they can behind the scenes' to resume their normal timetables. 

A spokesperson from Yellow Buses said: "Due to the glorious weather, some of our services are operating with delays due to the extra traffic on the roads.

"Services delayed are as follows: Route 1, 1b and 33 are operating with a delay of up to 45 minutes. Route 1a and 6 are operating with a delay of up to 30 minutes.

"Route 2, 3, 5 and 5a are operating with a delay of up to 20 minutes. We are doing all we can behind the scenes to operate the services to a normal timetable, where we can."

Morebus also reported delays of up to 30 minutes. 

A spokesperson from Morebus said: "Due to ongoing congestion the 16:45, 13 from Bournemouth to Wimborne has been delayed by around 30 minutes. We are very sorry for the continued delays to your services. 

They added: "Due to ongoing congestion the 18:00, 13 from Wimborne Square is running 30 minutes late, this is due to delays on previous trips and congestion in Bournemouth. We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused."