D1 Denby Darts Explained

Number:	D1
Operator:	Team Pennine
Vehicle:	Alexander Dennis Enviro200
Status:	Operating
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Start:	Denby Dale
Via:	Clayton West Skelmanthorpe Kirkburton
End:	Huddersfield

D1 Denby Darts is a bus route, operated by Team Pennine that runs between Denby Dale and Huddersfield via Clayton West, Skelmanthorpe and Kirkburton.

History

In April 2019, two local councillors complained about the service, then numbered 233 and operated by Yorkshire Tiger, claiming that people are frustrated about the service and feel its fleet is outdated.^{[1] [2]} From 25 July 2021, the route was rebranded as D1 Denby Darts, coinciding with the transfer of Yorkshire Tiger from Arriva to Transdev and its rebranding as Team Pennine.^{[3] [4]}

Fleet

As part of the rebranding as D1, the route began being operated with refurbished Alexander Dennis Enviro200s.^[5]

Service

The route is operated by Team Pennine and runs between Denby Dale and Huddersfield via Clayton West, Skelmanthorpe and Kirkburton.^[6]

The route runs every 30 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and every hour on Sundays and public holidays.^[6]

References

1. Web site: Robinson . Andrew . Bus users left 'incredibly frustrated' by Yorkshire Tiger services . YorkshireLive . 26 February 2022 . 16 April 2019.
2. Web site: Robinson . Andrew . Yorkshire Tiger bus driver defends firm after 'horrible' comments from passengers . YorkshireLive . 26 February 2022 . 17 April 2019.
3. Web site: New Darts bring down the Tiger . Coach&BusWeek . 26 February 2022 . 13 July 2021.
4. Web site: It's a Bullseye on the buses! 'Denby Darts' brand will launch Team Pennine services in West Yorkshire . Huddersfield Times . 26 February 2022 . 6 July 2021.
5. Web site: Making the Tiger better . Bus And Train User . 26 February 2022 . 2 August 2021.
6. Web site: Denby Darts D1: Huddersfield to Denby Dale. Team Pennine. 20 March 2023.