Successful return of popular bus service with options being explored…

The service ran every Sunday and Bank Holiday from the beginning of May through to the end of September The return of a popular bus service saw hundreds of residents from Hull and the East Riding enjoy trips to the North York Moors over the spring and summer. The Moorsbus (M1) was brought back thanks to funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, with money allocated from the Department for Transport. According to the council, a total of 2,249 passengers boarded the M1, with 1,317 of these from Hull and the East Riding. The service ran every Sunday and Bank Holiday from the beginning of May through to the end of September. Both councils are now working the Moorsbus Community Interest Company (CIC) to explore options for 2026 following the successful return. The service departed from Hull Paragon Interchange, stopping and picking up from Cottingham, Beverley Bus Station, Driffield and Malton Railway Station before arriving in Pickering. Passengers could then change for the M3 service, from Pickering to the North York Moors, which visited popular destinations, including Kirkbymoorside and Hutton-le-Hole, before arriving at the Moors Centre, in Danby. Over 3,800 people rode both the M1 service and the M3 service during the summer season. Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “I’m very pleased the Moorsbus was a big hit once again with passengers from our areas, enabling them to experience the beauty spots of North Yorkshire. It was important for us to fund these bus services to help local residents and to promote a cheaper and greener way to travel.” Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet …
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