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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 January 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.

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18 January 2023 Check back regularly for the latest updates to public transport.

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.

Free bus travel on Remembrance Sunday for veterans and military personnel

Operators who are part of the West Yorkshire Bus Alliance are offering free travel to serving Armed Forces personnel, cadets, and military veterans on Sunday 13th November.

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

TPE Industrial Action

Industrial action will affect Transpennine Express services between York, Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester on dates during March, April, May and June

COVID-19: Bus and Train service updates

Public Transport updates

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

Take the bus to get your booster jab this winter

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is reminding people of the bus services available to enable them to reach vaccination centres in West Yorkshire.

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.

Make this Halloween spooktacular 👻

There are some great Halloween events across our region this half term which you can get to by walking, cycling or via public transport.

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.

How to see local stunning seas of bluebells in West Yorkshire this spring 🌸

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.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Announces Vaccination Transport Plan

Major new measures launched to help get residents to and from their vaccination appointments

Schools and parents advised school buses will not operate on Friday 15 January due to weather conditions

School buses will not operate on Friday 15 January following the heavy snowfall which has caused significant disruption to all services.

Christmas campaign launched urging people to wear a face covering

The West Yorkshire Bus Alliance have launched a new campaign urging people to wear a face covering both on board public transport and in Bus Stations and transport hubs across the region.

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.

Update from MCard following updated COVID-19 guidelines

Following the updated guidance from the government on 22 September, we have an update on our COVID-19 extension/cancellation policy.

Combined Authority reminds both parents and young people to do their bit and wear a face covering

Young people are being asked to remember to wear face coverings as they travel to and from school and college as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority continues to support the huge effort to get education back on track.

Bus timetable changes for West Yorkshire this weekend

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is reminding people that changes to local bus timetables come into effect this weekend (Saturday 29 August).

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.

New lift installations at Bradford Interchange

Combined Authority calls for long-term government funding to ensure West Yorkshire school transport can safely return in September

West Yorkshire Combined Authority continues to call for a long-term funding solution to support public transport as schools look to reopen in September.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s AccessBus provides vital services during the COVID-19 pandemic

West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s AccessBus, that usually provides door-to-door bus services to support people with limited mobility, has continued to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Combined Authority creates assistance cards for people exempt from wearing face coverings

Assistance cards are now available to help people communicate they are exempt from wearing face coverings on public transport.

Action taken to support the public transport network during next phase of COVID-19 pandemic response

Measures taken to support the public transport network as more people start to travel were discussed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Committee today.

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

Changes to bus stops on Leeds city centre's Park Row

Changes to bus stops on Leeds city centre's Park Row from Monday 17 February

Leeds City Centre, Infirmary Street and Park Row improvements

Work on major improvements to Leeds city centre's Infirmary Street as part of the Connecting Leeds programme to improve bus journeys will start in February .

Frozen MCard prices means bus users can still go further for a fiver!

West Yorkshire’s bus users can now save as much as £1.70 per journey when they top up their Pink MCard with Bus DaySavers in advance.

Bus station bands banishing Monday blues in Huddersfield

Bus station bands banishing Monday blues in Huddersfield