FirstGroup’s First Bus wins West Yorkshire Weaver Network operating contract

PUBT · 1d ago
FirstGroup’s First Bus wins West Yorkshire Weaver Network operating contract
  • FirstGroup signed franchising contracts to operate bus services on West Yorkshire’s Weaver Network.
  • Scope covers routes linked to the Bramley strategic depot, Huddersfield strategic depot, parts of Leeds.
  • Services scheduled to launch in spring 2027; franchising rollout across West Yorkshire set to continue through end-2028.
  • West Yorkshire Combined Authority to set routes, fares, service standards; operators contracted to run services on its behalf.


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