journeys are being operated in the evenings. YORKSHIRE BUSES
Following Arriva’s decision to withdraw its Dewsbury to Wakefield service as part of a recent review of its network in West Yorkshire, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has retendered the service to Yorkshire Buses. In what it cites as ‘another example of the Combined Authority stepping in to help maintain vital transport connections in the region,’ WYCA announced that Yorkshire Buses would run the service, which connects Wakefield, Batley and Dewsbury on a revised timetable from Sunday 5 January.
WYCA is also funding new evening services on the route, with four additional journeys in each direction, and an enhanced Sunday service, which will operate every hour. Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: “I am delighted we have been able to step in and work with Yorkshire Buses to save a service that is so important to so many people. This is just one example of how we are taking control of services to support passengers who are being let down by Arriva’s appalling bus cuts. While we are working at pace to bring buses back under public control, this shows we are committed to keeping West Yorkshire connected in the here and now.”
Managing Director of Yorkshire Buses Steve Carr said: “We are excited to help re-launch the 212 with increased services, helping to improve connectivity across West Yorkshire. We have been busy preparing for the start of services on Sunday 5 January, with 11 new team members joining us, and we are looking forward to restoring and improving this important link.”
