Hull late-night bus scheme extended for three months

The seven late-night bus routes will remain until until the end of May

A trial service of late-night buses on weekends in Hull is to be extended until the end of May, according to the council.

A three-month pilot scheme was introduced over the Christmas and New Year period.

Buses will run on seven routes from the city centre on Saturday evenings until 01:10 GMT on Sunday morning.

Fares will also be reduced from the current £2 per journey to £1 from 6 April.

Liberal Democrat councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways at Hull City Council, said he was pleased the scheme was being extended.

"Usage over the Christmas and New Year period identified that there was an appetite for such services. We are keen, by listening to passengers and customers, to understand how we can further improve bus services [in the] evening to ensure residents and visitors to the city have the buses they expect and deserve," he said.

"Buses provide a safe and sustainable transport choice, especially for night time users, with all buses in the city able to take contactless payments."

The scheme is run in partnership with bus operators East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach.

Ben Gilligan, managing director at East Yorkshire Buses, said: "We're pleased to be working in collaboration with Hull City Council to continue to deliver late-night Saturday services.

"With single journeys capped at just £2, we look forward to welcoming new and existing customers on board and getting them home safely."