Stagecoach joins Welsh Government Young Persons Fare scheme
The scheme launches on September 1 and is available to those with a valid mytravelpass card.
Martin Gibbon, managing director of Stagecoach South Wales, said: "We're incredibly excited to be the first major bus operator in South Wales to sign-up to the initiative and we know that it will play a crucial role in helping young people to move around South Wales amid the cost-of-living crisis.
"Stagecoach is at the heart of the community, and we want people to know that when it comes to travel, we've got you.
"Our services play an integral role in connecting people to places and with loved ones and this will help young people access employment opportunities, training at things like college or university as well as leisure activities.
"We look forward to welcoming young people onboard and helping them to enjoy reliable and efficient journeys."
Lee Robinson, executive director for regional transport and integration at Transport for Wales, said: 'Initiatives like this are a great way of encouraging young people to use public transport.'
The scheme also complements recent service improvements across South Wales.
Travellers between Blackwood and Newport will now benefit from an additional bus every hour, and the number 56 service will go to Tesco in Pontymister to provide a more convenient timetable.
Evening travellers to Cardiff will also see changes, with the X3 service running later into the night.
The 9.15pm journey from Pontypool to Cardiff will now depart at 9.32pm, and the 10.25pm return journey will leave at 10.40pm.
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