Service 95 connects Barugh Green, Kexbrough and High Hoyland in South Yorkshire with Clayton West, Scissett and Skelmanthorpe, and is operated by Stagecoach on behalf of Metro, with funding by Kirklees Council.

"This is a service that residents in south Kirklees have been asking for," said Metro's Kirklees District Spokesperson, Cllr Martyn Bolt. "The bus is being funded by Metro and Kirklees Council and will be running as a trial for six months, until January 2009. We will then review the service to how people are using it and make sure it is giving value for money."

"The cabinet is pleased to support this trial as part of our commitment to improving rural transport services," said Cllr David Hall, Kirklees Council Cabinet Member for Transportation and Green Services. "It is the first of a series of measures we will be implementing over the next three years after consultation with residents and councillors."

Stagecoach Yorkshire Commercial Director Rupert Cox said: "We are delighted that, in conjunction with Metro, we have been able to introduce this hourly extension to provide a bus link with Barnsley for people living in these areas."

"It really is now up to the people in the area to make the most of this services," added Cllr Bolt. "Metro, Kirklees Council and Stagecoach have all played their part. Now it is up to passengers to make it a success."