Traffic chaos in Leeds as Christmas shoppers cause hour long delays

First Bus has reported delays of more than an hour to services across Leeds, due to severe traffic around the city centre.

There are also delays near local shopping areas and White Rose Shopping Centre.

One commuter said she missed a medical appointment due to the traffic, despite leaving extra time to get there.

She said: "I had to wait over 45 minutes for a bus that's meant to be every 10 minutes, so I missed the medical appointment I'd waited four months for.

"I had to rearrange and the earliest one is March 13. I know traffic is busy but that's just taking the mick."

Metro Travel advised customers of severe delays across all services in West Yorkshire, warning that cancellations are likely.

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