Yorkshire Buses ceases operations amid rising costs
The company served routes across West Yorkshire - as well as parts of South Yorkshire
Local bus firm Yorkshire Buses has ceased operations blaming rising costs for the decision.
The company, which was first set up in 2020 and is based in Wakefield, made the announcement in a statement on social media last night.
The statement reads: "After much thought and consideration, the continued rise in costs which includes fuel and many other significant increases has made it no longer sustainable for us to continue operating."
"This has not been an easy decision, and it is one we have fought hard to avoid however with further cost increases forecast on the horizon the decision has had to be made sooner rather than later.
"From the very beginning, Yorkshire Buses has been about more than just transport. It has been about community, connection, and the people we have had the privilege to serve every single day."
The company ran a series of routes, mostly across the Leeds and Wakefield districts, as well as a service linking Norton and Doncaster.
West Yorkshire Metro, which is part of the Combined Authority, says it is "working hard to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum and (is) seeking alternative operators".