Yorkshire Routes Adjust for May 2 Event

Four Arriva bus routes to follow alternate paths May 2 due to planned demonstration

Arriva Diverts 4 Routes for May 2 Demonstration

Four Arriva bus routes will be diverted May 2 due to a planned demonstration, transit officials said. Routes 163, 168, 164, and 165 will follow alternate paths to avoid the affected area. The diversions will impact two eastbound bus stops, Cultural A and Corn Exchange H, though officials didn't specify how long the changes will remain in effect.

Routes Split Into Two Diversion Patterns

The four affected routes will follow two different diversion patterns during the demonstration. Routes 163 and 168 will divert onto Loop Road and Cross York Street, with passengers able to board and alight outside the Bus Station during the diversion. Routes 164 and 165 will operate from the Station straight up York Road. Transit agencies typically implement route diversions for demonstrations to maintain service while ensuring passenger and driver safety when streets are closed or restricted.

Two Eastbound Stops Temporarily Unavailable

Two eastbound bus stops won't be served during the diversion: Cultural A and Corn Exchange H. Officials didn't provide details about alternative stop locations for passengers who typically use these stops. The agency also hasn't said whether westbound service will be affected or if any additional stops beyond the two named will see changes. Passengers using the affected stops should plan extra travel time and identify alternative boarding locations along the diversion routes.

Single-Day Diversion Scheduled for May 2

The route diversions are scheduled for May 2, 2026, though officials didn't specify start and end times for the changes. Transit agencies typically implement demonstration-related diversions for several hours, but the duration depends on the event's scope and street closure timeline. Arriva hasn't said whether the diversions will affect morning, afternoon, or evening service, or if they'll last the entire service day.

Riders Should Plan Ahead for Service Changes

Passengers who regularly use routes 163, 168, 164, or 165 should plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra travel time May 2. Those who typically board at Cultural A or Corn Exchange H eastbound stops will need to use alternative boarding locations. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and route updates to help riders navigate service changes and find the nearest available stops during diversions.