Residents in York, North Yorkshire, have launched a petition to bring back the Cityzap and 26 bus routes to improve local travel and accessibility. The campaign, which was shared by members of The York Forum, has started within the last 48 hours to pressure transport operators to restore these services.
The Cityzap service, which provided a fast link between York and Leeds, was stopped by the operator Transdev on 19 November 2022. At the time, the company reported that passenger numbers were only at 50 per cent of their pre-pandemic levels, which made the route too expensive to run with rising fuel and energy costs.
Campaigners say that losing these bus links has caused problems for commuters and people who find it difficult to use local train stations. Disability rights campaigner Flick Williams previously highlighted that removing the service was a major blow for accessibility, as many passengers find buses easier to use than trains.
Those behind the new petition believe that the demand for the routes still exists despite the Cityzap service being away for over three years and the 26 route having been withdrawn in late 2024. They hope the movement will convince transport bosses to reconsider the viability of both routes for the local community.
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