"Most scenic" bus route in Britain saved after boost in passenger numbers
The 840, which travels between Whitby, York and Leeds, was at risk of being scrapped due to high running costs.
A coastal bus route once voted one of the most scenic in Britain has been saved after a boost in passenger numbers.
The Coastliner 840, which runs between Whitby, York and Leeds, was facing the scrap in April because of high running costs.
But the company behind it has confirmed it'll continue to run this summer, with "minor changes" to improve reliability.
Transdev Commerical Director Paul Turner said: "“The Coastliner 840’s longer term future will naturally depend on how it performs beyond the end of June, but we are hoping that customers who discover what an amazing journey it is will want to experience it again, and by doing so, helping to secure it for everyone to enjoy.
“In the meantime, we’re looking forward to what we hope will be a busy summer on Coastliner, as we work with our partners including North Yorkshire County Council to encourage more people to come and enjoy this wonderful scenic journey over the North York Moors to Whitby.”
Coastliner’s 840 route between Leeds, York, Malton, Pickering, and Whitby was named Britain’s Most Scenic Bus Route in a national poll of bus users.