Campaigners fighting for better and cheaper bus services will take to the streets of Leeds tomorrow in a bid to enlist more people to their cause.
The Fairier Fares campaign has teamed up with the Leeds Student Bus Campaign to hold a 'day of action' which will see campaigners encouraging bus users to sign a petition at several bus stops across the city.
Leeds resident Stuart Long, of the Fairer Fares campaign, said:
"The Fairer Fares campaign has highlighted the issue of expensive fares and unreliable services since it was formed in late 2010. We believe there is a need for better public services in Leeds.
"We have highlighted to the leaders of all parties of Leeds council and Metro that change is needed and welcome First bus freezing fares in January but call on the good people of Leeds to sign up in the streets with the campaign for cheaper, regular and better regulated public bus services in and around Leeds."
From 9am to 11am campaigners will be at the Parkinson Steps at the University of Leeds and from 4pm to 7pm they will be outside Tiger Tiger in Albion Street asking members of the public to sign up. Long said that some city councillors may also join the protest.
Fairer Fares is also backing calls for greater regulation of buses. The Fairer Fares petition can also be signed online here.
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