We want to
- ensure the West Yorkshire bus network meets current and future needs.
- ensure value for money for the subsidy Metro provides to the network.
Over 80% of bus services in West Yorkshire are provided by bus companies on a commercial basis with no subsidy from Metro. The remainder of services are supported by public funds provided by Metro. This money supports many early morning, rural, evening and Sunday services. Metro, like most public bodies, has limited funds and we need to ensure this money is spent in the most effective way.
We are inviting views on local bus services and will be consulting passengers on changes to some of the bus services Metro funds.
We will do this on a district-by-district basis starting in Bradford and Wakefield.
What type of bus service do you use?
- Very frequent – operating every 10 to 15 minutes during the day,
Metro will no longer subsidise these services - They provide direct links into the major towns and cities
- About 70% of bus journeys in West Yorkshire are made on core services.
Are core services changing?
These services are unlikely to change although there may be some minor changes to the timetables
Local bus services
- Mostly operate every 20/30/60 minutes during the day
- Metro subsidises these services at some times of the day or week
- They link suburbs and villages with their local town or city
Are local bus services changing?
Most services will be unchanged; however, poorly used journeys may be withdrawn and there may be minor changes to the timetables.
Metro-funded services
- Mostly operate every hour
- Metro fully funds these services
- They serve areas which would not have a bus if Metro did not fund a service
Will Metro-funded services be changing?
Changes are likely to many of these services and public consultation will therefore focus on these routes.
We may need to withdraw some poorly used services or provide a cheaper alternative service. In some places Metro will provide a link to the local “hub” where passengers can change onto a more frequent bus or train service to complete their journey.
When will my area be reviewed?
We will be consulting passengers in Leeds, Calderdale and Wakefield City later in 2012 / during 2013.
How can I get involved?
You can email us at busconsultation@wypte.gov.uk
Or you can write to us at:
FREEPOST BUS CONSULTATION TEAM (METRO)
What then?
The outcome of the consultations and tender process will be made available on the relevant bus review website pages.
