Buses and Trams Around Leeds
Buses and Trams Around Leeds by John Law, published by Amberley Publishing on November 15, 2024, offers a detailed exploration of the history of public transportation in Leeds. This edition, comprising 96 pages, delves into the evolution of affordable transport in the city, beginning with horse-drawn trams in 1871 and the subsequent electrification of the system after its purchase by Leeds Corporation in 1893. The narrative covers the expansion of the tram network until its closure in 1959, as well as the introduction of trolleybuses in 1911 and their eventual replacement by motorbuses in 1928.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of the various transportation methods that have served Leeds over the years, including the transition from trams to trolleybuses and finally to motorbuses. The book highlights the significant role of Leeds City Transport and its integration into West Yorkshire PTE in 1974, along with the impact of privatization on local services. Accompanied by a rich collection of photographs taken by the author, this work captures the essence of public transportation in Leeds, making it a valuable resource for those interested in transportation history and the development of urban transit systems.
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The history of affordable public transport in the Yorkshire city of Leeds began in 1871, when horses began pulling trams around the city. Leeds Corporation purchased the network in 1893 and electrification followed soon afterwards. The system expanded, but finally ceased operations in 1959.
Leeds was also an early pioneer of trolleybuses, with a route to Farnley Moor Top opening in 1911. Two further routes later opened, as feeders to the tram system, bringing Leeds City Tramways into Otley and Burley-in-Wharfedale. Unlike nearby Bradford, the Leeds trolleybuses ceased running quite early, giving way to motorbuses in 1928. Since that year, motorbuses have served the city’s streets and suburbs.
Leeds City Transport continued to run a large fleet until becoming part of West Yorkshire PTE in 1974. Privatisation saw most of the services become part of Firstbus, the dominant operator in the city today.
Over the years, there have been many other companies running buses into Leeds. These are also featured within these pages, which contain the best of the author’s collection of photographs taken over many years.
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