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Wales Introduces £1 Bus Fares for Young Riders

9/2/2025

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  • Beginning September 2025, Wales will offer £1 bus fares and £3 day passes for ages 16-21.
  • The program will extend to ages 5-15 by November.
  • Transport Minister Ken Skates highlighted the initiative's potential to improve access to education and jobs.
  • A survey indicated young people in Wales are less satisfied with bus costs than those in other regions.