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Mellor Starts Rollout of 33 Strata Plus Buses for West Yorkshire AccessBus

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Mellor has begun delivering 33 Strata Plus low-floor buses to replace West Yorkshire's AccessBus fleet, as part of a £6.5m programme run by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). Mellor Bus The order was awarded earlier this year, and Mellor says the ultra-low emission vehicles will be introduced progressively across the region. WYCA said the buses being replaced were between 11 and 18 years old when the programme was announced.
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Wallasey Coastal Breezer Open Top Bus Returns for Summer

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Families and tourists heading to the seaside this summer are once again enjoying scenic rides on an open-top bus, as Stagecoach brings back a popular open top bus service along the Wallasey coastline.

A blue and white open top double decker bus marked “Coastal Breezer 400” travels along a coastal road in New Brighton with a sea wall and cloudy sky in the background.
Russell Young

The Route 400 bus, better known as the Coastal Breezer, operates between Seacombe Ferry Terminal and New Brighton, offering visitors a fresh, fun and affordable way to enjoy the Merseyside coastline.

Building on the success of previous years, the service resumed daily on Saturday 19th July, and it will run until Sunday 31st August 2025, including the August Bank Holiday Monday.

Designed to make summer travel easy and enjoyable, the bus timetable has been carefully aligned with Mersey Ferry sailings, enabling seamless connections for passengers arriving at Seacombe.

Stagecoach is also continuing its partnership with Merseytravel, meaning that Mersey Ferry ticket holders and visitors to Eureka! Science + Discovery Centre can travel on the Coastal Breezer free of charge.

Illustrated map of a coastal area with landmarks: Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Vale Park, Floral Pavilion Theatre, Beach, Fort Perch Rock, Promenade, and various shops, set along a red dotted walking route near the shore.
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Regular fares remain low, with an adult single fare priced at just £1, and a family ticket available for only £5 (valid for up to two adults and three children), making the Breezer one of the region’s best-value summer travel options.

Matt Davies, Managing Director for Stagecoach Merseyside and Cheshire said:
“We’re proud to bring back the Coastal Breezer for another summer, it’s a great way to support our local communities and tourism economy while giving families a fun and memorable travel experience to New Brighton.”
Cllr Steve Foulkes, Chair of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Transport Committee, added:
“The Coastal Breezer is a fantastic addition to our integrated public transport network and a brilliant way to see the stunning views of the River Mersey and Bay of Liverpool.

"With its connection to the Mersey Ferries and a free travel offer for passengers, it’s never been easier or more affordable to explore everything our coastline has to offer.”
The open-top bus will operate when weather allows, offering passengers sweeping views of the Wirral waterfront as they travel toward one of the North West’s most loved seaside spots.

For full details on the Coastal Breezer timetable and fares, visit the stagecoachbus.co.uk website.

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