Metro is trialling a system that will make finding real-time information easier at around 11,000 bus stops across West Yorkshire.

The timetable displays at 45 stops between the centre of Leeds and Bodington Hall in Adel now show Quick Response (QR) codes, which look like black and white mazes. Anyone with a smartphone or similar device with a camera, and an app capable of interpreting the QR code, can use it to take a picture of the Code which provides a link to the website displaying next buses from the stop.

QR codes are also being added to key locations across the county, such as at Wakefield Westgate Rail Station.

“We know people value yournextbus highly and have said that they are more likely to use the bus because they know it’s there,” said Metro Chairman Cllr James Lewis. “By introducing QR codes we are making it even easier to find out when your next bus is due."

"Passengers will no longer need to bookmark their stop on the phone or input the stop number, as they will simply be able to take a photo of the code and let their phone do the rest."

Metro is also introducing QR codes in the notices it puts on bus stops affected by special events and road closures. Passengers will be able to use them to link to information about how bus services are affected by the closure on Metro's website.

“Enhancing travel information is one of the six ‘big ideas’ contained in the current west Yorkshire Local Transport Plan and this roll out of QR Codes is just one method Metro will use to achieve this,” added Cllr Lewis.