Young People in Wales to Travel by Bus for Just £1

Young people in Wales will soon be able to travel by bus for just £1

Young people in Wales will soon be able to travel by bus for just £1.

Young people in Wales to travel by bus for just £1

Young people in Wales will soon be able to travel by bus for just £1, with the scheme covering those aged five to 21.

Welsh £1 youth bus scheme extended to children

Plans for fare cap for young people had been criticised for missing out 5-15 year olds.

£1 bus fares in Wales have been announced for young people, but there's one big problem

No bus operators have yet confirmed they will actually take part in the scheme

£1 bus travel for all 16 to 21-year-olds in Wales from September

The funding will cover until 2027, and comes as part of the budget deal the Welsh Government struck with Welsh Liberal Democrats leader Jane Dodds.

Bus operators in Wales call for urgent clarity on low fares for young people

Bus operators have welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement on low fares for young people. However, the Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents the industry, called for urgent clarity on how the scheme will be funded. Aaron Hill, Director of CPT Cymru, said: “Encouraging young people to catch the bus is the right choice for Wales. Lower fares will help a new generation pick up a habit of using public transport – which will tri…