By John Baron
A bus company which runs services across the region – including West Leeds – has ceased operating due to rising costs.
Yorkshire Buses posted the announcement on social media yesterday (Tuesday) stating it would cease operation from 8pm.
It’s understood that the decision is due to cashflow issues, as a consequence of the significant increases in fuel costs, which has made their business unviable.
The services impacted are:
Service 30 – Horsforth – Pudsey (off peak service)
Service 61 – St James Hospital – Hunslet (South Leeds Stadium)
Service 116 – Leeds – Ossett – Wakefield
Service 118 – Wakefield – White Rose Centre (evenings only operated by Yorkshire Buses). Daytime service operated by Arriva is not affected
Service 212 – Wakefield – Batley – Dewsbury
Service 1 – Leeds – Wakefield (limited journeys with alternatives available)
West Yorkshire Metro, which is the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s public transport brand, said: “We will be expeditiously contacting other operators to make arrangements to cover these services, however there will likely be a gap in the services until we can make arrangements for suitable cover.”
Yorkshire Buses’ statement said: “After much thought and consideration, the continued rise in costs which includes fuel and many other significant increases has made it no longer sustainable for us to continue operating.
“This has not been an easy decision, and it is one we have fought hard to avoid however with further cost increases forecast on the horizon the decision has had to be made sooner rather than later.
“We want to take this moment to sincerely thank each and every one of you, our passengers, nurses, supporters, staff, and partners and the rest for your loyalty, kindness, and support over the years. Your encouragement has meant more to us than words can express.”
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