Transdev United Kingdom is once again partnering with Harrogate International Festivals to bring the joy of reading to bus passengers.
Through this collaboration, the Harrogate Bus Company, has introduced mobile libraries aboard 36 buses running along the Leeds-Harrogate-Ripon route. Over 1,000 books have been donated to encourage reading for pleasure. Passengers were invited to take a book and contribute one in return.
The initiative promotes wellbeing, with studies showing reading reduces stress and boosts relaxation. Matt Burley from Transdev UK and Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals both highlighted the joy and benefits of reading, hoping to inspire even more passengers to pick up a book during their commute.