In April 1974, the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive was formed, with the municipal fleets of Bradford, Calderdale, Halifax, Huddersfield and Leeds combined. Services were branded under the MetroBus brand, with a cream and verona green livery adopted. [1] [ bettersourceneeded]

Grimond, Magnus (4 April 1995). "Badgerline links with GRT". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020 . Retrieved 10 June 2022. DfT says that the proposed reform of DCPC “will harness the UK’s post-Brexit freedoms” and will assist in the attraction and retention of vocational drivers. It has been welcomed by trade bodies the Confederation of Passenger Transport and RHA. Periodic test for national Driver CPC part of reform proposalsThe “return to driving training” module is expected to last for seven hours. Full details are contained in the consultation document, but completion of further training later would be required in this circumstance. Elland Road park-and-ride open for Leeds' Tour de France". BBC News. 18 June 2014 . Retrieved 10 June 2022. Periodic test for national Driver CPC part of reform proposals ‘Initial test re-sit’ alternative uses initial DCPC modules Streamlined return where DCPC expired in some circumstances Driver CPC reform plans include ‘digital DQC’

They note that the 75 th anniversary is “a significant milestone” for the business, which employs around 43 staff. It also runs 24 coaches (of which eight are for tours), along with seven smaller vehicles, and is noted for its orange livery. Jenkins, David (15 August 2019). "Connecting Leeds". Buses. Stamford: Key Publishing . Retrieved 30 December 2021. (subscription required) Nominations were invited in partnership with Burnley Express. More heroes buses are expected across the North of England, working with other local media partners.Proposed periodic testing sits alongside a further option for national DCPC, described as “reformed training.” It would maintain the existing 35 hours’ training per five-year period approach, but with changes to how that tuition may be delivered. On 18 May 2008, the company's Kirkstall Road depot, first opened in 1897, was closed after 111 years of service. Staff and operations were subsequently moved to a new depot at Hunslet. Named Hunslet Park, the new depot was opened with a capacity of 200 buses with room for additional expansion. [19] Speaking about preparations for the 75th anniversary celebrations, Proprietors Mavis and Melvyn Kerfoot-Davies (pictured, top) say: “To mark this prestigious milestone of our company, we are really excited to be bringing these fantastic concerts to the local area for our surrounding communities that have supported us over the years.

New Holme Valley bus service launched as public urged to leave cars at home for Catch the Bus Week". The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. 5 July 2016 . Retrieved 11 June 2022. The Burnley Bus Company has honoured NHS staff and key workers with a special ‘Burnley heroes’ bus, recognising their vital efforts during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Under the plans, the national DCPC will include a periodic test option with a pass or fail approach that would remove the current need for 35 hours’ training per five-year period. Alex Hornby, Burnley Bus Company CEO, says: “As key workers ourselves, our drivers and support teams know first-hand how important it is to keep serving local people by helping others who need to make a journey.Badgerline to merge with GRT Bus Group". Bus & Coach Buyer. No.301. Spalding: Glen-Holland Limited. 7 April 1995. p.7. Carlisle, Simon (12 July 2017). "Hybrid and Retrofitted SCRT bus fleets" (PDF). First West Yorkshire . Retrieved 11 June 2022.

It is expected that those would capture areas including drivers’ hours and tachographs, defensive and eco-safe driving, disability awareness and counter terrorism among others. The alterations are subject to a consultation that opened on 2 March. They apply only to drivers who are renewing or regaining their DCPC, and not to those obtaining an initial qualification. Where drivers wish to drive internationally, the existing DCPC route must be maintained, but for those who will only drive within Great Britain the proposed national DCPC is in play. Timetables ready for new bus services". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 13 October 1986. p.9 . Retrieved 24 November 2023– via Newspapers.com. Key to the proposed introduction of a national DCPC is an increase in flexibility, reduction in the cost of training and the time burden, and the enablement of faster industry re-entry for returning drivers. The pass or fail option for the new national DCPC qualification will greatly simplify the process for existing and returning drivers, DfT has said

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For returning drivers, the periodic test proposal would be the same two options being considered for its deployment for drivers whose DCPC has not lapsed, as above. The operations of First West Yorkshire and First York are to be remerged into a First North and West Yorkshire business unit on 1 October 2022, with current Managing Director Paul Matthews temporarily overseeing operations of the new business unit until a new Managing Director can be recruited. This is part of major changes to the FirstGroup's senior management, which will see the merger of First's ten regional bus operations across the United Kingdom into six business units. [22] [23] Operations [ edit ] The Dyserth business will mark the occasion with a two-day event composed of music, celebrations, activities, and opportunities for customers to win prizes, but it notes that such a gathering is “just the beginning” of what is planned in its diamond year. Leeds Park & Ride receives new Wrightbus hybrids". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. 19 June 2018 . Retrieved 10 June 2022.