A bus company that operates services between Bradford and the Spen Valley has invested £8m in 43 new buses.

Arriva Yorkshire unveiled the new vehicles at a special launch event at Temple Newsam House with the help of 60 school children who had applied to be part of the celebration.

The state-of-the-art vehicles, many with leather seats, offer greater comfort and a smoother journey, according to Arriva. Thy also have the latest “ultra-clean” low-emission engines, new ticket machines and onboard CCTV.

Nigel Featham, managing director of Arriva Yorkshire, said: “The scale of this investment demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible bus services for Yorkshire.

“We’re really proud to be able to offer our customers a newer, improved level of service through our investment in the fleet.”