Anger as Uni bus service cut days after students head back to city

Bus operator First is facing a backlash over its decision to end a key service used by University of Leeds students.

Local Labour councillor Paul Wray said he was trying to organise a public meeting to mobilise support against the cut, while the West Yorkshire Combined Authority said it was “disappointed” by the decision and hoped the service could be “reinstated”.In a series of tweets, Councillor Wray said: “I still can’t quite believe that this is happening. I know the local student population of the area and many permanent residents are incredibly annoyed.

“Changing travel behaviours mean that we’ve seen a downturn in passenger numbers following the pandemic, and the bus sector is also facing a driver shortage. Therefore it is important that we use our resources where the demand is needed most.”

Try living in east ardsley our bus services are appalling and soon no buses will go to leeds so we are cut off

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