For First Bus, International Women’s Day is more than a moment in the calendar. It’s an opportunity to assess what we’ve achieved, and where we still need to take action.

Aligned with this year’s IWD theme, ‘Give to Gain’, our focus is clear; by continually improving the experience of our colleagues, we strengthen our business, our culture and the wider transport industry, and break down the barriers that may stop women from joining our industry

Due to the closure of Roundhay Road, the following diversion will be in place:

Towards Harehills - 

The following disruptions are in place:

1x X53 running 12 minutes late 

1x 1 running 11 minutes late 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

With immediate effect we can resume services in Pulham St Mary and Starston.

X74 is back to normal line of route.

*UPDATED*

(11:30 09/03/2026)

81 & 82 Services - Until further notice

Supertram services are not currently operating between Shalesmoor / Hillsborough / Malin Bridge.

We are now accepting their tickets on this corridor.

*UPDATED*

Supertram services are now operating Shalesmoor / Hillsborough / Malin Bridge.

We are have reverted back to normal ticketing arrangements.

(12:21 09/03/2026)

This matter has since been resolved.