£1 Child Bus Fares Extended to 2029, Saving West of England Families Millions
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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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.