West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has approved a £30 million payment to secure the first fleet of electric buses as part of its new publicly owned, zero-emission network. The investment marks the beginning of a £100 million rollout to modernise and decarbonise public transport across the region.
The electric buses will operate under the forthcoming Weaver Network, an integrated transport system linking buses, trains, and active travel routes. The model will adopt a franchised approach, giving WYCA direct control over fares, routes, and timetables. Private operators will deliver services under contract, while revenue will be reinvested locally to support improvements.
The project will be implemented in three phases, beginning in April 2027 and completing the following year. The early investment ensures vehicle production slots and delivery ahead of the network’s launch.
Once complete, the Weaver Network will establish unified standards for West Yorkshire’s transport, consolidating services under a single regional identity. The initiative is part of WYCA’s wider effort to cut emissions, improve reliability, and strengthen regional connectivity through publicly managed, low-carbon infrastructure.
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