Young people to get £1 bus fares across Wales
Summary
Young people aged 16 to 21 in Wales can now pay only £1 for a single bus ticket and £3 for a day pass as part of a pilot program. This scheme aims to make bus travel more affordable and accessible for young people. It will require eligible passengers to apply for a travel pass and is funded by the Welsh government.Key Facts
- The bus ticket scheme offers £1 single fares and £3 day passes for 16 to 21-year-olds.
- From November 3, the scheme will extend to include ages five to 15.
- Eligible passengers must apply for a "mytravelpass" on the Transport For Wales website.
- The scheme is funded by £15 million over two financial years.
- Bus services participating in the scheme are voluntary and include all major operators in Wales.
- The program does not add new routes but applies to any single journey starting in Wales.
- Over 10,000 applications for the travel pass have already been received.
- A recent survey indicates that fewer than half of young people in Wales are satisfied with bus travel value for money compared to other UK regions.
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