Leeds to Bradford bus route to become region's first 24-hour service

The number 72 bus between Leeds and Bradford will run around the clock, First says.

First said the number 72, running between Leeds and Bradford, would become a round-the-clock service.

The service, which runs through Armley, Bramley, Stanningley and Thornbury, currently stops after midnight on weekdays, while the first buses in the morning leave Bradford at 04:01 BST and Leeds at 05:01 BST.It also said the move "aligns well" with commitments from West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin to help improve safety for women and girls.

Kayleigh Ingham, commercial director for First North & West Yorkshire, said: "We are delighted to be preparing the launch of the first 24-hour bus service in West Yorkshire on our 72 route running between Leeds and Bradford. “It has always been a high-frequency route for us, and we are now investing further in our network to build on the success we have seen on this route while ensuring the best possible service for our customers."

The BBC has asked First to confirm when the 24-hour service will start and the frequency of its overnight buses.Mum of Olympic medallist says win is 'huge relief'

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