First Bus free shuttle to support sustainability of Calderdale Pride

First Bus has partnered with Calderdale Pride organisers to encourage festivalgoers to help lower the carbon footprint of this year’s event on Saturday 16 August.

The bus operator is providing a free special shuttle service to get to the celebrations at Dean Cough Mill in Halifax.

A First Bus double-decker emblazoned with the Pride message will transport visitors from Horton Street opposite Halifax station in the town centre to a bus stop on Dean Clough, a short walk to the mill complex.

The shuttle service will operate every 20 minutes from 11:00am-8:00pm with a break between 3pm-4pm.

Kat Ayre, Operations Manager of the First Bus Halifax depot, said: “We’re sure this year’s event will be as popular as ever. Together with Pride organisers, we want visitors to think about sustainable travel, which will help reduce traffic in the town centre and around Dean Clough Mill.

“The shuttle service will be a quick and relaxing way to get there and our drivers are looking forward to welcoming many people on board throughout the day.”

Helen Gillespie, Head of Engagement at Calderdale Pride said: “We are incredibly grateful to First Bus for generously providing a shuttle service for Calderdale Pride. This plays a vital role in making the event accessible as well as creating a safe and inclusive environment for people to travel to Pride.” 

Picture captions:

Images 1,2, & 3: Kat Ayre (right) with Helen Gillespie and Bazz Robson, Creative Director of Calderdale Pride reveal the shuttle bus outside Dean Clough Mill.

Image 4: Kat Ayre (centre) with Helen Gillespie and Bazz Robson, Creative Director of Calderdale Pride reveal the shuttle bus outside Dean Clough Mill.

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Notes to editors

A double-decker bus can take up to 75 cars off the road.