News stories from Metro
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Metro website delivering 2.5 million pages of travel information per month
19 April 2018Metro travel website delivering 2.5 million pages of travel information per month
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Catching the bus and train in West Yorkshire and the Leeds City Region has never been simpler.
18 April 2018Catching the bus and train in West Yorkshire and the Leeds City Region has never been simpler.
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West Yorkshire MCard app downloads now over 11,000
17 April 2018Over 11,000 people have downloaded the free MCard app that enables them to buy and load travel tickets anytime, anywhere straight from any Android smartphone.
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MCard travel in West Yorkshire now £30 million per year
16 April 2018As many as 400,000 journeys having been made in just one week.
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Weather
4 April 2018Service disruptions due to bad weather
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Renew your Senior Travel Pass online
4 April 2018It now takes just a few minutes to apply for a Senior Pass online, from the comfort of your own home.
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Travel made even easier for young people in West Yorkshire by Bus18 initiative
23 March 2018County-wide travel for under 19s at introductory price of just £2.60 this summer with new, money-saving ticket.
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Over 100 new, free park and ride spaces available for Fitzwilliam rail station users from Monday 26 March
21 March 2018Over 100 new, free park and ride spaces available for Fitzwilliam rail station users from Monday 26 March
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Train service improvements for Kirkstall Forge passengers
21 March 2018Half-hourly train service at Kirkstall Forge from May
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Combined Authority backing ‘action counters terrorism’ campaign in West Yorkshire & Leeds City Region
20 March 2018West Yorkshire Combined Authority is backing the Government’s Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) campaign and is reminding the public and its own employees to report suspicious behaviour and activity.
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Convenience of MCard app revolutionising West Yorkshire bus & train travel
19 March 2018Ten thousand downloads, orders worth over £710,000 and 16,000-plus young people’s tickets purchased every month.
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West Yorkshire’s under-19s can travel anytime, anywhere for half the fare
5 March 2018Over 1/2 million young people in West Yorkshire are eligible for 1/2-fare bus and train travel.
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New MCard ticket machines Dewsbury, Halifax, Keighley and Wakefield bus stations
22 February 2018New MCard ticket machines at Dewsbury, Halifax, Keighley and Wakefield bus stations
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Consultation on key Leeds bus routes underway
22 February 2018Public consultation on plans for bus priority measures on key Leeds bus routes now underway.
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New Leeds city centre bus stop to meet growing park and ride demand
21 February 2018New stop on Boar Lane and increased peak-time capacity on Elland Road services.
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Maureen bags a free Scottish break thanks to online travel pass application.
13 February 2018Scotland’s Loch Long beckons for one lucky West Yorkshire resident, Maureen Dyson, who has won a five-day holiday as a result of applying for her West Yorkshire Senior Travel Pass online.
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Information Points
21 December 2017 -
Settle Carlisle offer 2017/18
19 December 2017 -
Additional funding for active travel welcomed
18 December 2017 -
Uniform approach on the buses to half-fare entitlement
15 December 2017 -
Forster Square Station improvements
11 December 2017 -
Triple Award Win
5 December 2017 -
CCTV and W-Fi Boost
21 November 2017Wi-Fi being installed at eight bus stations.
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Bus 18 improving bus journeys
20 November 2017 -
Oastler Centre shuttle
16 November 2017 -
One million scans
10 November 2017 -
MCard Day Saver tickets
15 August 2017 -
Leeds Station interchange re-opens
11 August 2017 -
future of West Yorkshire transport
10 August 2017 -
Huddersfield rail station
26 July 2017Line closed for major works Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August
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Updated Journey Planner
19 June 2017 -
Elland Road extended
16 June 2017Longer weekday hours and Sunday services.
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New Exit Leeds BS
12 June 2017Work starting Monday 12 June
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Self-service MCard ticket machines now at five West Yorkshire bus stations
4 May 2017 -
M Travel update
28 April 2017Services being picked up by other operators.
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Bus Strategy Accessibility Policy
10 April 2017The Combined Authority is inviting views on accessibility requirements for West Yorkshire's bus services.
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Touchless ticketing trial extended
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Low Moor station opening
31 March 2017 -
Bus 18 launch
24 March 2017West Yorkshire bus services that are more reliable, easier to use, customer focused and better for the environment are the key aims of the Bus 18 initiative launched today.
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stand changes
21 February 2017Where to catch your bus in Leeds Bus Station from Wednesday 8 March
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QR code success
13 February 2017West Yorkshire bus passengers are now using QR Codes and NFC Chips 10,000 times every week at bus stops to get real-time bus information on their smart phones.
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Boxing Day bus services survey closes Monday 6 February
1 February 2017Did you use bus services on Boxing Day? If so, we'd like your feedback by 6 February.
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Shuttle 662
11 January 2017Keighley, Bingley and Bradford passengers invited to take part.
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Boxing Day Survey
3 January 2017Did you use bus services on Boxing Day? If so, we'd like your feedback.
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Ticket changes on some Bradford school bus services
30 December 2016West Yorkshire Combined Authority is reminding people in Bradford about changes to tickets on some schools bus services.
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Fares increase
21 December 2016There will be changes to some tickets and fares from 2 January 2017.
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Elland Road passenger facililty
16 December 2016New building opens Monday.
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Investment in buses
6 December 2016£180 million investment in Leeds city’s bus services.
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New plans for Leeds transport network unveiled
5 December 2016West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee Chair, Cllr Keith Wakefield has welcomed today’s announcement by Leeds City Council of new rail stations, including one serving Leeds Bradford Airport.
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Travel and environment survey
22 November 2016University asking for help with research into transport in Leeds.
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Leeds Station Southern Entrance shortlisted for Institution of Civil Engineers People s Choice Award
15 November 2016Find out how you can vote.
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South Elmsall Transport Hub opens
1 November 2016Open for business
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responsive
20 October 2016This site will now provide you with information best suited for your smartphone, tablet or desktop computer.
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Yourtravelyoursaylaunched
17 October 2016 -
plus points for customer service
4 October 2016Recognition for work with hard-to-reach & disadvantaged customers.
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Ladies Only Travel
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New loos at Leeds Bus Station
30 September 2016 -
MCard sales at West Yorkshire s Payzone stores top %C2%A310m
19 September 2016MCards now making bus & train travel simpler and more affordable for over 100,000 cardholders.
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New bus tickets for mature students and anyone aged under 26
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Active Economy Bid
13 September 2016Combined Authority has submitted a bid to the Department for Transport (DfT) for to deliver a programme of walking and cycling schemes for journeys to and from work and training.
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Apply online and beat the queues
6 September 2016Jump the queue by applying for your Under 16 MCards and 16-18 PhotoCards online.
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MetroCard switchover
1 September 2016From Monday 5 September, paper MetroCards will no longer be sold at rail stations.
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Days Savers and MetroCards
26 August 2016From Tuesday 30 August, the cost of DaySavers for bus travel in West Yorkshire is dropping.
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Sth Elmsall
25 August 2016Work on South Elmsall’s new public transport hub starts on Tuesday 30 August.
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Under 16 PhotoCards and 16-18 PhotoCards online
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Have your say on the plans for a new Morley Transport Hub
29 July 2016 -
PAYG
11 July 2016 -
Kirkstall Forge Station to open
15 June 2016 -
Pay as you go
13 May 2016 -
DaySaver
12 April 2016 -
Arriva Rail North and First take over local train services
22 March 2016 -
top-ups
21 March 2016 -
Leeds Southern Entrance scoops engineering award
14 March 2016 -
Upgrade to overspill car park at Elland Road park and ride
3 February 2016 -
LSSE open
3 January 2016
