Extra bus services added for the holidays

Extra bus services are being added to the York timetable to encourage visitors and residents to use public transport over the festive period.

According to the City of York Council, more than 40 routes currently serve the city and surrounding towns and cities, as well as key shopping areas such as the Designer Outlet.

The fare cap for adults is £2 until December 31, with travel free for accompanied children and £1 for unaccompanied teenagers.

The council said it had also suspended major roadworks over the Christmas period to ease traffic congestion.

The project is funded by the city’s Bus Services Improvement Plan and is a partnership between City of York Council, Make It York and each of the city’s seven bus companies.

Many operators increased the number of buses on key routes in November and December, including additional buses for park and ride services.

James Gilchrist, director of transport, environment and planning, said it was hoped the scheme would reduce congestion and provide cheaper transport options.

Mr Gilchrist said: “York is rightly famous for its Christmas market and thriving independent shopping scene, and we are working with partners, including bus operators, to reduce traffic congestion at a time when so many people come to enjoy York.”

He said they wanted to keep the city moving by encouraging people to use public transport.

“Just one double-decker bus can carry up to 75 people, so imagine how much better it will be if everyone who can travel on the bus does so this Christmas,” he said.

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