The Welsh Government has announced an extension of its cheaper bus fare pilot to include all 5–15 year olds, starting today (03 November).
Initially launched in September; the scheme has thus far seen almost a quarter of a million young people aged 16–21 travel on local buses with a capped fare cost of 1 GBP.
The scheme has been extended to offer reduced fares to those aged 5–15The pilot programme offers single fares for 1 GBP and day tickets for 3 GBP when travelling with any participating bus services. The trial is set to run until August 2026.
Young people within the 5–15 age bracket do not need a mytravelpass to utilise the reduced fares.
First Minister, Eluned Morgan, said:We are delivering on our promise to cut the cost of travel to help break down barriers, because no young person in Wales should feel cut off or isolated due to the cost of transport.
This investment is already making a real difference to communities all over Wales, but especially in rural areas.
