£1 bus journey scheme extended in Wales

Wales's £1 bus fare pilot is to be extended to all 5 to 15-year-olds.

The scheme was launched in September for 16 to 21-year-olds. Since then, a quarter of a million journeys have been made by young people taking advantage of the cheaper fares.

The scheme offers single tickets for £1 and day tickets for £3.

The scheme provides children and young people easier access to education and leisure and also supports the Welsh Government’s efforts to encourage more people to use public transport, reduce carbon emissions and tackle poverty.

It will run until August 2026.

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."

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates said: "I am delighted to be extending the pilot scheme to offer affordable bus travel to more young people across Wales. 

"We’re already seeing an increased uptake in the number of young people taking advantage of the cheaper fares and I look forward to seeing this continue to rise now we’ve extended the scheme to 5–15-year-olds."