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£1 Child Bus Fares Extended to 2029, Saving West of England Families Millions

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The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) has announced the extension of the £1 child bus fare cap until spring 2029. This initiative, part of a broader passenger support package, is expected to save families across the region millions of pounds. Since its introduction, the £1 child fare cap has already saved families approximately £1.1 million over the past year. Additional savings were realized during the summer and Christmas holidays through the ‘Kids Go Free’ scheme, launched in June 2025.





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“It Just Shows How Much Football Changes” - Robbie Savage on Forest Green Rovers’ 2-0 Victory Over Wealdstone

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Forest Green Rovers’ manager, Robbie Savage, highlighted the importance of keeping a clean sheet after his team’s convincing 2-0 victory over Wealdstone on Saturday. Goals from Neil Kengni and Gabe Kircough, scored just … Read More