£6.5m approved to replace West Yorkshire's 'ageing' AccessBus fleet
33 buses will be replaced with specially adapted new vehicles using the funding
Last updated 19th Jan 2026
West Yorkshire’s AccessBus fleet is set to be replaced with new ultra-low emission buses after a £6.5 million investment by the region’s combined authority.
The funding, due to be approved by regional leaders at a meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on later this month, will replace the current fleet of 33 buses.
Some of the vehicles are up to 18 years old and reaching the end of their operational lives.
The planned replacement involves new vehicles built to a bespoke specification, featuring low floor access and a larger internal layout to better accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.
AccessBus provides a vital door-to-door service for older people, those with limited mobility, and vulnerable passengers, helping them access shops, appointments, and community venues.
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said: “Having the help you need to get around is not just something that’s nice to have – it is a right that everyone should have."
“This investment will allow us to continue helping those who struggle to get to the places they need to go. AccessBus is a part of our Weaver Network, creating a greener, better-connected West Yorkshire.”