First York to continue running bus services for University of York
- Operator selected after tendering process
- Expansion of university bus network
- New routes include direct services to Designer Outlet at weekends
- Return of term timetable for new academic year
First Bus in York is delighted to announce that it has secured a new contract to operate services for the University of York.
The operator was successful following a tendering process by the university. It means First York will continue to run services for the next five years.
Kayleigh Ingham, Commercial Director of First North & West Yorkshire, said: “We are really pleased to have been chosen by the University of York to deliver services for its students and staff.
“We will continue to build on our successful relationship and a commitment to further improving the journey experience for all customers. From the beginning of the new academic year we have added new services to increase connectivity to key destinations.”
There are two new services: U3 operates between Barbican, Fulford Road and Campus East Interchange, while U4 is a weekend-only service to Designer Outlet, Fulford Road and Campus East Interchange.
The previous 66 and 67 Services have been renamed U1 and U2 respectively. A UN1 service replaces to N67 ‘clubbers bus’ and will now operate in both directions from midnight until 04:22am.
Free shuttles will continue to connect key campus learning facilities and the Students’ Union.
Kris Fieldhouse, Assistant Director, Campus Services at the University of York, said: "We are confident that First Bus will continue to deliver a comprehensive service to our staff and students, ensuring we can provide a bus service for our community into the future.
“First Bus remains committed to maintaining the free of charge intercampus travel and we look forward to working closely with them to ensure that operations meet the evolving needs of our University community."
Full details can be found by visiting the website
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Images 20 & 21: Joel Bradley, General Manager of First Bus in York, flanked by students alongside Staff Manager Gareth Thomas at a bus stop outside Heslington Hall on the university campus.
Images 23-27: Joel Bradley (right), General Manager of First Bus in York together with students alongside (left) Staff Manager Gareth Thomas at a bus stop near the university library.
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