‘Brighter, better buses’ are now in service in and around Otley thanks to a makeover by operator Transdev. A new name for the town’s route 965 – Otley Dash – plus a new image make the route, which has been extended to serve Menston railway station, stand out. The service creates new direct bus to train links for residents in the Weston, St Richard’s Road and Newall areas of the Yorkshire market town.
Bright new-look buses are also now on the road on the company’s Wharfedale Links route 962, linking Otley with Burley, Ilkley and Hebers Ghyll Drive every hour, six days a week.
General Manager at Transdev Alan Isherwood said: “This package of improvements is great news for Otley and has delivered a dashing new look for our local town buses, along with direct links to trains at Menston station for the first time. The buses are timed to minimise waiting at Menston for train connections, creating a seamless connection which makes onward travel to Leeds much easier.
“The new-look buses we’re now running on our Otley Dash service feature USB power at every seat, fast and free on-board WiFi. Comfier seats and next stop announcements to make travel easier for our customers with disabilities.”
