Welsh Government’s £1 bus fare scheme sees over two million journeys taken
More than two million bus journeys have been taken by young people across Wales since the launch of the £1 bus fare scheme in September last year.
The Welsh Government scheme, which runs until the end of August 2026, offers all young people aged between 5-21 years a single fare for just £1 and a £3 day ticket when travelling with any participating bus services.
Last week Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates joined a group of studnets from Llangollen to Wrexham to find out more about how the scheme has benefited them.
“It’s fantastic to see so many young people taking advantage of cheaper bus fares,” said Ken Skates, who is also the Member of the Senedd for Clwyd South.
“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.
Liam Lennard, 17, from Prestatyn added: “The new scheme has really helped me to get to and from work as I live in Prestatyn and work in Rhyl.
“My bus usage has increased under this scheme, and I hope to see this become a permanent arrangement.
Full details of the scheme and participating bus services are available on the TfW website.
The Welsh Government has provided a total of £22m over two financial years (2025-26 and 2026-27) to support £1 bus fares for all 5–21-year-olds, which includes £15m secured through the Budget agreement with the Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds.
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