Leeds park and rides temporarily shut due to ‘fall in demand’

From Tuesday, March 31, both Elland Road and Temple Green park and rides will both be closed due to what the West Yorkshire Combined Authority calls “the significant reduction in the number of people travelling into Leeds during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic”.

WYCA, a regional body which oversees transport and large infrastructure projects, said the move also coincides with council-run car parks and on street parking bays in Leeds being made free to use, with priority given to NHS staff, social workers and other key workers.

A WYCA spokesperson said: “Due to a fall in customer demand and the availability of free city centre parking for key workers, the decision has been taken to close Elland Road and Temple Green park and ride services.

“We continue to urge people to stay at home unless their journey is essential and to follow social-distancing guidelines if they do have to travel.

“Customers should always check for the latest updates before they travel.”

Those who need to use public transport for essential journeys are being urged to regularly check wymetro.com and @metrotravelnews on Twitter for the latest information before they travel.

Working with the operators, the WYCA will keep public transport provision under review to make sure it is meeting the needs of key workers.