West Yorkshire Mayor announces extra Boxing Day bus services in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford
Festive travellers and those returning to work will be able to leave their cars at home, as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority will put on more than 90 bus services across the region this Boxing Day.
As in previous years, buses will run on selected routes across Wakefield, and throughout West Yorkshire, from 9am and 6pm on Friday, December 26.
Services will run up to every 30 minutes, in and out of main town and city centres, hospitals and shopping centres.
The Mayor’s Fares mean single tickets will be a maximum of £2.50, and all MCards, Senior, Disabled and Blind Person’s passes will be valid, as will individual bus operator season tickets.
The services are run using funds from West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Bus Service Improvement Plan.
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire said: “We all love the festive period, and Boxing Day is often a time for people to visit loved ones, hit the sales or go to sporting fixtures, while others need to be back at work.
“That's why we’re funding vital bus services to keep West Yorkshire moving, helping people get to where they need to be.
“This shows our commitment to creating a greener, better-connected region that works for all.”
Full details of all the bus services running for the festive period can be found at wymetro.com/plan-a-journey/travel-news/holidays/.