Some 100 local residents attended the Cleckheaton meeting on March 8th with many putting their concerns about the new North Kirklees timetable directly to Arriva and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Concerns were raised about cuts to various services during the meeting, with changes to the 229 and X25 and the removal of the 253 sparking the fiercest outcry.
In response to points raised in the meeting Arriva said some of the services were cut or changed due to “commercial viability” while West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which subsidises some services, said central government cuts to supported bus services are impacting on their involvement with £100m stripped from its budget this year alone.
Arriva and West Yorkshire Combined Authority have agreed to a follow-up meeting to report back on the issues raised, with details to be circulated once a date is set.