Yorkshire Routes Adjust for Community Parade

Three Arriva UK Bus routes will bypass School Lane stops in Walton on May 31 for parade

Routes 195, 195A, 196 Skip Stops for Parade

Three Arriva UK Bus routes won't serve stops along School Lane in Walton on May 31 during the Party in the Park Parade, transit officials said. Routes 195, 195A, and 196 will bypass Shay Lane Memorial, School Ln Beech Croft, and School Lane The Stables stops while the parade takes place. Riders who regularly use these stops should plan alternative travel arrangements for the day.

Community Event Requires Route Adjustments

The Party in the Park Parade will require temporary street closures along School Lane, making it impossible for buses to access the affected stops during the event. Transit agencies typically reroute service around community parades and festivals to maintain safety while minimizing disruption to riders. Arriva UK Bus said the changes affect only the three stops in the School Lane area, with service continuing normally at other stops along the three routes. Officials didn't specify what time the parade begins or when normal service will resume.

Three Stops Temporarily Bypassed

The three affected stops are all located on School Lane in Walton: Shay Lane Memorial serving southeast-bound buses, School Ln Beech Croft also serving southeast-bound service, and School Lane The Stables serving eastbound routes. All three stops serve multiple routes, meaning riders who depend on these locations for their daily commutes will need to walk to nearby stops or find alternative transportation on May 31. Officials said riders should allow extra travel time and check for the nearest alternative stop before the event. Specific details about which nearby stops will handle the displaced service weren't provided.

Single-Day Disruption Scheduled

The service changes take effect May 31, 2026, for the duration of the parade, transit officials confirmed. Normal service will resume once the parade concludes and street closures are lifted, though officials didn't announce specific times for when the disruption begins or ends. Arriva UK Bus typically restores regular service as soon as streets reopen following community events.

Riders Should Plan Ahead

Passengers who regularly use the three affected stops should identify alternative boarding locations before May 31 and allow extra time for their trips that day. Transit officials said riders can check nearby stops along the same routes for service during the parade. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and alternative route suggestions for Arriva UK Bus services throughout Walton and surrounding areas.