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New multi-bus operator ticket launched for young people
(all areas)A new all-day, county-wide bus ticket for West Yorkshire’s young people has being launched today (Monday 9 July 2018), which can be used on any bus operator. Devised in consultation with young people from West Yorkshire, 'MyDay' will be available to anyone aged under 19. The introductory...
Five reasons to catch the bus this week
(all areas)Today (2nd July) marks the start of Catch the Bus Week and First West Yorkshire Managing Director, Paul Matthews will be on board services to speak to customers and encourage new users to swap a car journey for a bus trip, this Thursday afternoon. There are many benefits to catching the bus –...
Bus18 urges West Yorkshire to ‘fall out of love with the car’ this Catch the Bus Week
(all areas)The appearance across West Yorkshire this morning of cars daubed with the message ‘We’re through – I’m getting the bus’ has sparked intrigue from passers-by, with many people believing they had witnessed the aftermath of a break-up. Cars appeared in central locations in Halifax, Leeds,...
First West Yorkshire leaders go back to 'shop floor' for national learning week
(all areas)Staff from across First West Yorkshire have been learning new skills and going ‘back to the shop floor’ as part of the national ‘Learning at Work Week’ campaign, which took place between 14th and 20th May. First West Yorkshire encouraged all colleagues, including leaders and drivers, to...
First West Yorkshire partners with Yorkshire County Cricket Club
(all areas)First West Yorkshire has partnered with Yorkshire Country Cricket Club to become its preferred travel partner for home matches. With increasing numbers of fans travelling to Emerald Headingley Stadium from across the UK to enjoy the cricket matches, Yorkshire Country Cricket Club is encouraging...
Bus colleagues celebrate 3000 years of service to West Yorkshire
(all areas)Over 60 members of staff from local bus operator First West Yorkshire have received special accolades for their services to the industry, after working for the business for 25 years or more, which collectively is more than 3,000 years. First West Yorkshire holds long service awards every year to...
Contactless payments to make catching the bus easier
(all areas)Passengers can now pay for their bus tickets with contactless payment options, which will make catching the bus even easier, thanks to the introduction of new ticket machines on all First West Yorkshire vehicles. Figures from the British Retail Consortium suggests that over half of purchases are...