Metro is supplying three of its yellow 'My bus' buses to provide West Yorkshire pupils with free travel to Leeds Rhinos home games as part of the Foundation’s 'Day to Remember' initiative.
One-hundred and fifty young people will be enjoying the same levels of comforts and safety experienced by the 6,500-plus pupils who travel to and from school with 'My bus' every day.
'Day to Remember' involves Leeds Rhinos and Leeds Tykes Community Development teams visiting selected schools and giving 150 free tickets for each Leeds Rhinos home games, It is organised by the Leeds Rugby Foundation, a registered charity of which Metro has just become a member.
To celebrate the beginning of Metro’s partnership with Leeds Rugby foundation, a class of Year 5 pupils from St Theresa's Primary School in Leeds were this week invited to spend a morning with the Rhinos. The lucky youngsters travelled to Headingley Carnegie stadium on one of Metro’s 'My bus' yellow buses, watched the first team training, went on a behind-the-scenes tour and visited the Rhinos' training ground in Kirkstall. During the day they also received advice on sport and health and met some of their heroes from the team.
“We look forward to working with the Foundation to provide the opportunity for children who may previously have been unable to travel to attend games,” said Metro Chairman Councillor Stanley King.
“The core values of 'My bus' closely match those of the Foundation in promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyle choices, and I am delighted that we have been able to use our 'My bus' vehicles to provide even more benefits for these young people.”
“Leeds Rugby Foundation is set up to support youngsters throughout the county to become more active and lead healthier lifestyles,” said Chris Rostron, General Manager of Leeds Rugby foundation.
“The 'Day to Remember' project offers some of the thousands of youngsters who have been part of the Leeds Rhinos’ community programme the opportunity to attend a Leeds Rhinos home fixture and experience live Super League,” Mr Rostron continued.
“Without the kind support of our sponsors Berry’s and 'My bus' this positive and worthwhile experience would not be possible.”
