2 million Welsh bus journeys taken on £1 fare

New figures show that more than 2 million bus journeys have been taken by young people across Wales thanks to the introduction of a £1 bus fare in September.

The scheme runs until the end of August 2026 and offers all young people aged between 5-21 years a single fare for £1 and a £3 day ticket.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates took a bus from Llangollen to Wrexham. He said: "It’s fantastic to see so many young people taking advantage of cheaper bus fares.

"We know that the cost of travel is often a barrier for young people, especially in rural areas, so I am delighted that our investment is making travel as accessible and affordable as possible with the scheme already making a real difference to young people's lives across Wales."

Avery Stridgen, 17, from North Wales said: "The £1 bus fare scheme has opened up more opportunities, enabling me to make and keep social connections and to get back and fore to college. I now use the bus more than I’ve done before and it’s because of these cheaper fares."