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Otley, Ilkley, Guiseley and Yeadon local bus services update

Changes to services affecting Yeadon, Guiseley, Otley, Menston, Ilkley, Hebers Ghyll, Cambridge, Apperley Bridge, Idle and Eccleshill and Wetherby from Sunday 19 February 2023.

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5 Reasons To Start Reading On Public Transport This World Book Day

World Book Day is a wonderful celebration of the power of books and the joy of reading. On Thursday 2nd March , people all over the world come together to celebrate this special day, sharing their love of literature and the written word. It's a time to reflect on the importance of books in our lives, and to encourage others to discover the many benefits of reading.

Why Using Public Transport is Good for Hybrid Workers in West Yorkshire

Hybrid work has become increasingly popular in recent years, as many companies have embraced remote work options for their employees. However, for those who need to commute between their homes and offices, using public transport can be a great option

Hebden Bridge, the perfect place to mark LGBTQIA+ History Month in West Yorkshire

It is #LGBTQIA+HistoryMonth, which marks a fantastic opportunity to profile Hebden Bridge, warmly known as the 'lesbian capital of the UK'.

The best and most beautiful cross border £2 bus journeys

As we all feel the pinch, don’t miss out on this great offer. We’ve done the hard work for you and picked out some of the best and most beautiful cross border, £2 bus journeys. Give it a go while you have the chance.

Getting into Leeds this winter

There’s no better time to use public transport or even give it a go for the first time!

Mayor of West Yorkshire steps in to fund Boxing Day bus services

Boxing Day bus services are back this year thanks to the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, who is funding services across the region.

Tickets & passes information for Ukrainians arriving in West Yorkshire

Tickets & passes information for Ukrainians arriving in West Yorkshire

Mayor launches new safer travel feedback tool

Passengers can report instances where they feel unsafe via the MCard app or microsite.

Mayor to introduce free shuttle bus service as Arriva bus strikes continue in West Yorkshire

Service will connect Pinderfields Hospital with Wakefield Bus Station.

Make the most of the scenic routes in your area

Some of the best scenic routes in West Yorkshire

Mayor’s ‘Free Bus Sunday’ in West Yorkshire to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

Pay nothing on West Yorkshire's buses and celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday 5 June.

Mayor reveals plans to slash West Yorkshire bus fares and invest in new routes

Passengers boarding any West Yorkshire bus from September would pay no more than £2 per journey under proposals announced by Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire today (Wednesday 11 May). As well as single fares, the multi-operator WY DaySaver tickets available through the MCard app and smartcard will be reduced from £5.50 to £4.50 from September.

Zero emission buses coming to West Yorkshire

Successful funding bid to the Department for Transport will see over 100 new zero-emission buses introduced.

Leeds Temple Green Park and Ride goes from strength to strength

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin opens extension to Park and Ride facility with 391 additional parking bays and 6 electric charging points

Changes to services at Halifax Bus Station as work progresses on new £17.7 million state-of-the-art facility

One million QR Code scans at West Yorkshire bus stops in 2021

Record usage of Bus Stop QR Codes in West Yorkshire in 2021 with 1.3 million scans

Demand Responsive Bus Service launched in East Leeds

West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Leeds City Council and First West Yorkshire have launched a new on-demand bus service for the residents of East Leeds, connecting people to local places, transport hubs and key destinations within the East Leeds area.

Bus travel throughout West Yorkshire will be FREE on Sunday (31 Oct)

The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, will make the announcement at this Friday’s (22 Oct) meeting of the Combined Authority. ‘Free Bus Sunday’ is intended to encourage people in the region to take the bus to be greener - and help raise awareness of next month’s United Nations Climate Change conference in Glasgow (COP 26).

Police and Crime Plan Consultation

Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire has officially launched the consultation to inform her first Police and Crime Plan

Halifax Bus Station to be transformed as £17.7 million redevelopment starts

Services at Halifax Bus Station are set to change from next month (September) to enable construction work to start on a new £17.7 million state-of-the-art facility delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in partnership with Calderdale Council.

Students reminded to plan ahead for travel to school and college

Plan your journey and remember your face covering is the message to students as they prepare to return to school and college next week.

Information displays upgraded across West Yorkshire to show live bus capacity

Bus passengers using Arriva, First and Transdev services will now be able to know the capacity of their service before it arrives as over 1,750 of West Yorkshires real-time display screens have been enhanced to show how full buses are before they arrive.

Transport network prepared for the return of West Yorkshire’s students

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has been working with local councils and transport operators to ensure students can travel safely and observe social distancing when schools and colleges reopen in September.

Harvey’s VIP bus station visit is ‘thank you’ for Golcar voluntary work