FAQs
- Opened in June 2014
- Ideal for trips in from the south and west of Leeds.
- Opened in June 2017
- Ideal for trips in from the north and east of Leeds.
- Opened in September 2021
- Ideal for trips in the south and southwest of Leeds.
- A dedicated website www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/ParkandRide with an online survey and Q&A.
- Social media via both the Combined Authority’s and Leeds City Council platforms.
- Posters on P&R buses.
- Real-time displays and posters at bus stops and strategic locations.
- Metro Messenger e-newsletter and YourVoice newsletter to registered mailing list.
- Through networks of relevant interest groups and stakeholders.
- The engagement materials made available upon request in hardcopies and in other formats (e.g. large print, braille, alternative languages).
What is a Park and Ride?
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority in partnership with Leeds City Council have launched three Park and Ride (P&R) in Leeds:
Elland Road P&R (PR1)
Further details are available via www.wymetro.com/buses/parkandride/elland-road/(External link).
Temple Green P&R (PR2)
Further details are available via www.wymetro.com/buses/parkandride/templegreen-pr/(External link).
Stourton P&R (PR3)
Further details are available via www.wymetro.com/buses/parkandride/stourton-park-ride-pr3/(External link).
The Park & Ride services aim to improve connectivity and accessibility into Leeds City Centre, whilst reducing carbon emissions and congestion.
When do the P&R operate?
From Elland Road - Monday to Friday
0700-1000 every 10 to 15 minutes
1000-1500 every 15 minutes
1500-1900 every 10 to 15 minutes
Elland Road Park & Ride - Leeds United match day fixtures
When midweek football matches are played at Elland Road stadium, the last PR1 bus service leaves from Boar Lane (Trinity P) in the City Centre at 1825.
Full list of Leeds United fixtures.
From Temple Green - Monday to Friday
0700-1800 every 20 minutes
Then at 1838, 1916 & 1954
From Stourton - Monday to Friday
0625 first bus
0700-0730 every 15 minutes
0730-0900 every 10 minutes
0900-1600 every 20 minutes
1600 -1630 every 15 minutes
1630-1730 every 10 minutes
Then at 1752, 1812, 1832, 1906, 1938 & 2010
From Saturday
0700-0800 every 30 minutes
0800-1800 every 20 minutes
1800-1900 every 30 minutes
All sites are closed sundays and bank holidays.
Who operates the P&R services?
All the P&R bus services in Leeds are operated commercially by First.
What is the West Yorkshire Combined Authority?
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority was formed in April 2014 to be the driving force for economic growth across the Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield districts and the City of York Council area. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority brings together key decision-making powers into a single body. To find out more visit: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk(External link) (opens in a new page).
Why is the Combined Authority carrying out the P&R satisfaction surveys?
The aim of these surveys is to find out what passengers think of the P&R services, how they use them and if any further improvements can be made.
How are we making this engagement accessible?
We are taking steps to make sure people who use the P&R services know about the engagement and can have their say via the following:
Who can provide feedback?
We welcome opinions and feedback from anyone. Whether you travel by public transport, walk, drive, cycle, are a business owner, local resident or just travel through the area. Your views and insight are valuable to us and will help shape the P&R services.
Please share this page with anyone you think would be interested in taking part in the public engagement. If you intend to submit a joint response on behalf of a group or organisation, please share the link with your colleagues or members so they can provide an individual response, should they wish to do so.
How can I have my say?
This engagement will take place from 24 January – 28 February 2025.
Further details of the engagement and the survey can be downloaded via www.yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk/ParkandRide.
We are encouraging people to register on www.yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk to be kept involved and informed about the outcome of the engagement.
What will you do with my feedback?
Your feedback is important, we need to demonstrate that we have taken onboard feedback as part of the on-going development of the P&R schemes.
How will we ensure the engagement will be accessible to people who do not have access to the Internet?
Hardcopies of the engagement materials are available and can be requested using the MetroLine telephone number 0113 245 7676.