News archive - 2008

Bradford Interchange rail station is now open, following the completion of engineering works.

People of all ages shared their views on transport in Leeds at a major consultation event organised by Metro and Leeds City Council.

£80m of schemes get Transport Board backing.

Apply now if you haven't already.

Metro welcomes groundbreaking report.

Metro chairman Councillor Chris Greaves says a meeting with Secretary of State for Transport Geoff Hoon was ‘an opportunity for constructive discussion about transport in West Yorkshire and the Leeds City Region’.

If you are planning days out this half-term, Metro's DayRover tickets are an ideal way to save money on bus and train journeys in West Yorkshire

Investors in People presents Metro with Champion status award.

Why unattended luggage can cause everyone problems.

The Bradford FreeCityBus has proved popular since its launch, carrying over 100,000 passengers in its first eight weeks.

Thirty pupils graduate from Metro seminar.

Carr Manor High School in Leeds is the latest recipient of a Metro SAFEMark award for promoting good behaviour on its school buses

Todmorden High School in Calderdale is the latest recipient of a Metro SAFEMark award for promoting good behaviour on its school buses.

Local transport investment "crucial" says think tank.

Go-ahead for new stations and 700 new park-and-ride spaces.

The installation of 25 automatic ticket gates at Leeds station is now complete.

Plenty of opportunity to meet local business representatives.

Providing direct link to Bradford Royal Infirmary.

Rail Summit success.

Bus companies push through 8% rise.

Recommendations set out by the National Yellow Bus Commission reflect Metro's Mybus success.

Metro meets its partners in Huddersfield.

New MyBus services for Ilkley Grammar School, thanks to an innovative partnership with Transdev Keighley & District.

Metro's yellow bus scheme can work for UK's primary, secondary and special educational needs schools.

Unprecedented fourth win in eight years.

Celebrations for school's pupils

Shopping Centre sponsors a FreeCityBus.

A new, hourly bus service, connecting Barnsley and Denby Dale, from Saturday 19 July.

David Blunkett and team meet primary pupils and teachers.

Stage 2 of refurbishment underway.

Meet Metro on Tuesday 10 June.

Travel training for over 2,000 West Yorkshire pupils.