BUSES in Bradford could soon run on London Underground-style named, colour-coded routes.

The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin has unveiled plans to roll out new colour-coded, named bus lines, maps and improved information at bus stops across the region, following a successful roll out in Leeds last year.

More than 40 new colour-coded bus lines will be introduced in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. Users will know which line their bus is on by a sticker added to the shelter, as well as a new colour added to the top of the bus stop.

Proposed improvements also include up to 500 new real-time information screens and a new set of maps to help passengers navigate the region’s bus lines and networks more easily.

A consultation into the plans has now begun.

Ms Brabin said: “When I was elected Mayor of West Yorkshire, I pledged to make buses cheaper and simpler, helping to get more people out of their cars and onto public transport.

“Our new colour-coded system, similar to that of the London Underground, will make it easier for people to get the right bus for where they want to go.”

To take part in the consultation visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/networknav. The survey will close on December 22.