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New Bus Scheme Launched in Wales Allowing Young People to Travel for Just £1
The Welsh Government's pilot caps bus fares at £1 for youths aged 16-21, with over 10,000 applications received, aiming to ease travel costs amid the cost-of-living crisis.
- The Welsh Government launched a pilot bus scheme on September 1, 2025, allowing young people aged 16 to 21 to travel for £1 per journey across Wales.
- The scheme resulted from concerns over high transport costs limiting young people's access to education, work, and social opportunities, amid lower satisfaction with value for money in Wales.
- Passengers who qualify need to obtain a mytravelpass, which confirms their age and allows them to access £1 single tickets and £3 day passes on selected voluntary bus services.
- Lee Robinson of Transport for Wales said this pilot is a significant step to make public transport more affordable, noting over 10,000 mytravelpass applications before launch.
- The Welsh Government committed £15 million over 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the scheme and plans to extend it in November to children aged five to 15 to promote access and reduce emissions.
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£1 Bus Fares Launched for Young People in Wales
Young people aged 16-21 can now get £1 bus fares across Wales by applying for a free mytravelpass. The one-year pilot scheme is designed to make travel more accessible and affordable, helping young people connect with education, employment and social opportunities. In addition to the £1 single fare, an unlimited day ticket is also available for £3. The programme will be extended in November to include young people aged five to 15. Lee Robinson, …
£1 bus fares for young people in Wales come into effect
Image: Transport for Wales From today, Monday 1 September, young people aged 16-21 can get £1 bus fares across Wales by applying for a free mytravelpass. The one-year pilot scheme is designed to make travel more accessible and affordable, helping young people connect with education, employment and social opportunities. In addition to the £1 single fare, an unlimited day ticket is also available for just £3. To take advantage of these reduced far…
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