A free city centre bus was stolen and then returned "significantly" damaged just a week after the new service was launched.South Pennine Buses, which operates the shuttle service, confirmed two buses had been broken into with "at least one" stolen. Other buses and property were also targeted and vandalised in the incident.The service, which is set to run every seven to eight minutes, aims to reduce carbon emissions in the city.
Cllr Ben Miskell, chair of the council's transport committee, said at the time of the launch: “This is an important and exciting moment in the history of Sheffield, not only are we introducing the city’s first zero emissions buses to our streets, but a service that is completely free for people to use.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority said: "This incident has unfortunately had a knock-on effect on some Sheffield Connect services. Customers will be kept updated on Sheffield Connect timetable frequency through Travel South Yorkshire website and social media channels." Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.