Harry Hession and his dad Lee, 53, rely on public transport to get around - most commonly to and from Elland Road to cheer on their beloved Leeds United. Lee suffers Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and relies on a wheelchair. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
However, following last Thursday’s resounding play-off win over Norwich City , Harry and Lee say they were left stranded for more than two hours unable to get a bus back to Morley Town Hall. First Bus has apologised for the issue and said services were experiencing significant delays and subject to diversions by police, in the aftermath of the Whites’ play-off semi final victory celebrations. Shortly after full time, the pair headed for the Drysalters bus stop to wait for the 10.
20pm service. That service was cancelled and the following 10.40pm was also scrapped.
It meant the next bus did not arrive until 11.24pm - over an hour later. More delays and confusion followed and the pair eventually had to abandon bus travel and find an accessible taxi.
Advertisement Advertisement Speaking to the YEP , Harry said: “My dad became restless, complaining of feeling too cold and in pain from being sat in his chair longer than usual. “Due to this, I tried calling for a wheelchair accessible taxi. After being on the p.
