A bold new era for public transport in West Yorkshire has begun
The Weaver Network is the new name for transport in West West Yorkshire a single unifying identity identity that stitches bus, walking wheeling and cycling, rail and future transport modes together - connecting more people to more opportunity.
The Weaver Network will be easy to use, affordable and get you where you need to go, no matter how you choose to travel or where you live.
A celebration of West Yorkshire’s Identity
The Weaver Network is inspired by the region’s textile heritage and rich cultural diversity, it symbolises the threads that connect our communities — weaving together buses, trains, and active travel into one seamless network.
Through the Weaver Network we promise a more seamless passenger experience, joined up journeys with co-ordinated timetables, ensuring consistency across ticketing, journey planning and real-time information.
This change is about more than a name. It’s about creating a simpler, connected, and customer-focused transport system for everyone who lives, works, and travels in West Yorkshire. The Weaver Network will be easy to use, affordable and get you where you need to go, no matter how you choose to travel.
Rolling the Weaver Network out across our region
2026
You’ll start to see the Weaver Network branding appear across bus stops, shelters and stations in West Yorkshire. This will replace the WYMetro brand on a cost-effective repair and replace basis.
Heckmondwike will be the first bus station to open in the Weaver Network branding. We’ll launch the Weaver Network website and mobile app, making it easier for you to plan journeys and purchase tickets.
2027
Weaver Network buses will start appearing on certain routes as we bring them under public control. We’ll expand this across the region throughout 2027. Our goal is a fully publicly controlled bus network by the end of 2028. The branding will also show up at railway stations and along walking, wheeling, and cycling routes.
2028 and beyond
Weaver Network will continue to expand, stitching together bus, train, walking, wheeling, cycling and other future transport modes.
What it means for you?
- New branding on buses, stops, and stations
- Simpler fares and ticketing
- Improved travel information
- A clearer, more joined-up experience
But don’t worry — we’ll keep you informed every step of the way. Whether you’re a regular commuter, a student, a visitor, or just getting started with public transport, the Weaver Network is designed to make your journey easier.
What is happening to West Yorkshire Metro?
The WYMetro brand will be retired when Weaver Network launches. This will mean you will start seeing changes to WYMetro bus stations, stops, some rail stations and digital channels.
We're moving to Weaver Network for a modern and efficient system. This change will support a better user experience, improved data management, and streamlined services.
WYMetro will be retired when Weaver Network launches in 2027, however the full roll out of Weaver Network will happen gradually over the following years.
Want to know more?
- Visit our Weaver Network pages
- Download the Weaver Network app (coming soon)
- Follow us on social media for updates
- Or just look out for the new W — it’s your sign that better journeys are here.
Take a look at the Mayor’s promise to West Yorkshire for the Weaver Network.
