01 Sep 2025
From today Monday 1st September, young people aged 16-21 can get £1 bus fares across Wales by applying for a free mytravelpass
The one-year pilot scheme is designed to make travel more accessible and affordable, helping young people connect with education, employment and social opportunities. In addition to the £1 single fare, an unlimited day ticket is also available for just £3.
To take advantage of these reduced fares, young people will need to apply for their free mytravelpass.
The program will be extended in November to include young people aged 5-15, ensuring even more children and families benefit from lower travel costs.
Lee Robinson, Executive Director for Regional Transport and Integration at Transport for Wales said: “This pilot scheme, is a significant step towards making public transport more affordable for young people in Wales. By reducing fares to just £1, we hope to encourage more young people to choose the bus.”
The discounted fares can be purchased directly from the bus driver or via the bus operator app. When using an app, users must register their mytravelpass and present it to the driver. The discounted fares also apply to cross-border services, as long as the journey starts or ends in Wales.
Notes to editors
- Click here to see the participating bus operators visit
- Single tickets purchased on an app can only be used on services operated by the bus company that sold the ticket, a £3 Day Ticket purchased via an app can be used on any participating Welsh bus service.
- The discounted fares are not available on coach services operated by National Express, Megabus, or Flix Bus.
