Issue details

Bus Franchising Update

The report will provide a general update on bus franchising since the decision was taken on 14 March 2024, and requests approval of the depot strategy.

The report also requests approval to gradually retire the current brand ‘Metro’ and approve the recommendation to name the integrated transport network “West Yorkshire Transport”.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure/Savings > £1 million;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/11/2024

Decision due: 30 Jan 2025 by West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Contact: Simon Warburton, Executive Director, Transport Email: simon.warburton@westyorks-ca.gov.uk.