The Authority raises most of its revenue finances through a levy on the five District Councils of West Yorkshire. It also receives some funding directly from central government and seeks to maximise income opportunities, for example from its own properties.
The largest elements of expenditure are on securing rail and bus services and on the concessionary travel scheme. In addition to this Metro funds the operating costs of the bus stations, shelters and passenger information, including real-time information and administers a countywide prepaid ticket scheme.
The Authority receives a capital grant to deliver its infrastructure improvements in line with the Local Transport Plan. Again it seeks to increase the available resources through grants and other income from third parties.
