Celebrate Catch the Bus Month!

We are proud to be supporting September’s Catch the Bus Month (through our Travel Connections project) co-ordinated by Bus Users UK.

Group of 7 people, each wearing one (or two) huge red 'hands', each of which has the text "CATCH THE BUS MONTH" across the 'palm'.. In the background are windows, with "skyup" and "AgeUK Leeds" showing on the glass.

Buses are the most accessible form of public transport, connecting millions of us every day to work, education, healthcare, shops, friends and family. They ensure everyone has access to life’s opportunities, including people who are older, younger, disabled or experiencing physical or mental health issues. They are also great for the environment, the economy, our town and city centres and our health and wellbeing.

To celebrate Catch the Bus Month, LOPF is spreading the word about the benefits of bus travel -and we have a competition!

Share your story for your chance to win a Love2shop voucher

We would like to hear how concessionary bus passes enable people to stay independent and enjoy their lives. Share your story on social media – @leedsOPF – or by email – emma@opforum.org.uk or tracy@opforum.org.uk – to enter the competition. Winners will be chosen at our International Day of Older People Event at Headingley Stadium on October 1.

Lydia Horbury, Bus Users Director for England said:

We are delighted that Leeds Older People’s Forum is supporting this year’s Catch the Bus Month. Buses are accessible, sustainable and affordable, and getting more people on board reduces congestion leading to faster, more reliable bus services. Win-win!

For more information or to enter the competition to win a Love2shop voucher, please email emma@opforum.org.uk or tracy@opforum.org.uk

Find out more about Catch the Bus Month:
www.bususers.org/catchthebusmonth
catchthebus@bususers.org

Emma Cooper
Travel With Confidence Support Worker