TRANSPORT

National Express
14th November 2025
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National Express brings loved ones together this Christmas with the UK’s largest festive coach network

National Express remains one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable transport brands, connecting millions of passengers every year through its extensive coach network. On Christmas Day, National Express will operate 20 coach journeys to and from Bradford and more than 30 to and from Leeds, connecting friends and families across key UK destinations…
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Northern Railway
3rd October 2025
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New Digital Rail Ticket Trials Launched Across the North

Passengers in the North are set to benefit from the latest rollout of simplified digital train ticketing. Rail passengers using Northern services between Harrogate and Leeds will now find journeys even simpler – whether it’s commuting into Leeds city centre, enjoying the scenic ride across the Arthington Viaduct, exploring the historic ruins of Kirkstall…
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A64 Bus Priority Improvements
19th July 2024
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Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority Launch Public Consultation for A64 Improvements

Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have launched a public engagement initiative for their plans to enhance transportation along the A64. This initiative, part of a broader effort to transform bus travel, features the A64 Bus Priority Corridor project, a collaboration between Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.…
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Victoria Bridge
26th January 2024
1 min read

Plan Ahead: Victoria Bridge off-peak closures

Leeds City Council is warning motorists who travel across Victoria Bridge to plan ahead and prepare for off-peak closures of the inbound lane between Sunday 4 February and Tuesday 6 February. Victoria Bridge is near to Bridgewater Place and motorists travelling from Junction 3 of the M621 may usually cross it in order to…
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West Yorkshire buses
15th December 2023
2 mins read

Have your say on potential new direction for local bus network

People in Leeds are being encouraged to get on board with a public consultation process that will help shape the future of the city’s bus services. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has launched the consultation to gather views on the possible introduction of a county-wide bus franchising system. The system would give WYCA…
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8th December 2023
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New cycling and pedestrian improvements for Crown Point Road

Works to improve walking and cycling connections over the River Aire have completed, marking a significant milestone for cycling improvements in Leeds City Centre. The Crown Point Bridge Gateway scheme adds over 1km of protected cycle track over the bridge, Crown Point Road and Black Bull Street and aims to boost connectivity to the…
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HS2-Leeds
6th October 2023
1 min read

Response to government announcement to cancel HS2

High Speed 2 (HS2) is a non-departmental public body, wholly funded by the Secretary of State for Transport and sponsored by the Department for Transport. Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis said: “We are extremely disappointed about government’s decision to cancel HS2 and only cautiously welcome today’s announcements of investment in our…
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Leeds City Bikes
15th September 2023
3 mins read

Electric public bike hire service Leeds City Bikes launches in city

Leeds City Bikes is a fully electric public bike hire service, enabling more people to cycle short journeys. The £2.86 million scheme sees e-bikes for hire at docking stations in the centre, and along key routes to the south and north-west of the city, before expanding to other areas. Designed, developed, and delivered by…
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Leeds taxi and private hire
28th July 2023
1 min read

Dual operator pilot launches for taxi drivers in Leeds

Leeds taxi and private hire drivers will now be able to drive for two private hire operators, aligning Leeds with neighbouring authorities, as part of a new council pilot scheme. The pilot follows concerns raised by Leeds taxi and private hire drivers that the current single operator model was creating an unjustifiable disparity in…
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Leeds City Bikes e-bike hire service
9th June 2023
2 mins read

Gearing-up for Leeds’ new e-bike hire service

First look at the e-bikes coming to Leeds this autumn as scheme is given green light. The new e-bikes coming to Leeds have been revealed, following the final green light for the public e-bike hire service to launch this autumn. Leeds City Bikes will be the first fully electric public bike hire service in…
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Alison Lowe Vision Zero
21st October 2022
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Launch event for the Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy

Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy launch event celebration. On 20 October 2022 Council members and partners came together to launch the Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy. The event in partnership with the Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) saw speakers from key organisations who offered input into the…
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Connecting Leeds
7th October 2022
1 min read

Motorists urged to plan ahead of busy weekend

Leeds City Council is advising motorists to plan ahead when travelling into the city centre this weekend, allowing extra time for journeys or using alternative methods of transport to avoid becoming caught in congestion. The city is hosting a number of events this weekend, alongside the ongoing major highways improvements schemes such as City…
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Taxi and Private Hire
23rd September 2022
2 mins read

Leeds City Council’s Executive Board approve changes to taxi and private hire driver licensing standards to improve public safety in Leeds

Senior councillors have approved changes to taxi and private hire driver licensing standards in relation to minor motoring convictions. At the meeting, members of Leeds City Council’s Executive Board approved the adoption of the following set of standards for taxi and private hire licence holders: Applications for a new taxi or private hire driver…
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A647 Completion Celebration
5th August 2022
3 mins read

Leeds to Bradford transport improvements complete

Work to upgrade a popular commuter route between west Leeds and Bradford are now complete. The A647 Stanningley Road bus infrastructure improvements to ease congestion in peak times along the Leeds to Bradford route is complete. The A647 corridor highways infrastructure enhancements which have been delivered as part of the Leeds Public Transport Investment…
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Motorcycle on A65 bus lane
29th July 2022
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Motorcycles in bus lanes trial

From Friday the 29th of July 2022 to the 28th of July 2023, motorcycles (including scooters) in Leeds can use the A65 bus lanes between Kirkstall and the Leeds City Centre. The 12-month trial period’s aim is to support motorcycling as an alternative to car travel on the corridor and improve safety for motorcyclists.…
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