Countdown to £1 bus fare for young people across Wales
Countdown to £1 bus fare for young people across Wales
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Young people in Wales are being urged to sign up for a free travel card ahead of the launch of a new £1 bus fare scheme set to begin on 1 September.
The pilot, funded by the Welsh Government, will allow 16 to 21-year-olds to travel on participating bus services for just £1 per single journey, with £3 day tickets also available for unlimited daily travel.
To take advantage of the scheme, passengers must present a free mytravelpass to the driver as proof of eligibility. Applications are open now at the mytravelpass website.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, said:
“This scheme will make a real difference to young people across Wales, and will allow them to make journeys for work, education and leisure at a discounted price.
“I would encourage those who don’t yet have a mytravelpass to apply so they can take full advantage of the scheme when it begins on 1 September.”
The initiative is part of a £15 million investment over two financial years (2025–26 and 2026–27), agreed as part of the Welsh Government’s budget deal with the Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, Jane Dodds.
In addition, a further £7 million will be allocated to extend discounted fares to children aged five to 15 from 3 November.
The move comes as ministers continue to seek ways to encourage greater use of public transport and make it more affordable for younger travellers. Full details of the scheme, including participating operators, are available on the mytravelpass website.
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