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South Wales Argus
06-08-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Stagecoach joins Welsh Government Young Persons Fare scheme
The Young Persons Fare initiative, supported by the Welsh Government, aims to make travel more affordable for 16 to 21-year-olds by offering single journeys for just £1 across Stagecoach South Wales services. 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.
South Wales Argus
26-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Free Stagecoach South Wales bus travel for Armed Forces
This includes all local bus services from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29. The initiative allows members of the Armed Forces community to travel at no cost to parades, ceremonies, and community events in Wales. To access the free travel, serving military personnel simply need to wear their uniform or show a valid military ID. Veterans can present either a veterans' badge or a military medal. This gesture is part of Stagecoach's ongoing commitment to recognising and supporting the Armed Forces. Stagecoach South Wales's managing director Martin Gibbon said: "We're incredibly proud to support Armed Forces Day and recognise the important contributions of those who serve and have served. "Providing free travel across South Wales is a small gesture to show our appreciation and help people attend local events to honour the Armed Forces community. "We're also committed to being a supportive and inclusive employer for veterans and service families." The company also provides free travel on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday each year, in honour of those who have served. Stagecoach is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and continues to expand its internal Veterans Network. This colleague-led group provides support for service leavers, veterans, reservists, and military families within the business. Stagecoach's initiative is part of a broader nationwide commitment to the Armed Forces community. For information on local services and timetables, visit the Stagecoach website.
South Wales Argus
02-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Stagecoach South Wales to offer free travel on VE Day
This initiative is part of Stagecoach's commitment to recognising the 'heroic work and sacrifice' of the Armed Forces. The free travel offer is available on Thursday, May 8, across all Stagecoach South Wales services. This allows eligible individuals to attend VE Day events and commemorations. VE Day marks the end of World War II in Europe on May 8, 1945, and this year is the 80th anniversary. Martin Gibbon from Stagecoach South Wales said: "We're incredibly proud to employ many veterans, and it's a privilege to recognise the bravery and dedication of our Armed Forces, cadets, and veterans. "Offering free travel on VE 80 Day is a small gesture of appreciation for the enormous contribution made by our service men and women, past and present." Eligible individuals include those in uniform or carrying a military ID, veterans with a veteran's badge or medal, and cadets in uniform. The offer excludes services operated by Megabus, TfL, and the Bee Network. Stagecoach South Wales operates a fleet of 293 buses, serving communities across Wales.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Free bus travel for military personnel on VE Day
Stagecoach South Wales is offering free travel for military personnel, veterans, and cadets on VE 80 Day. This initiative is part of Stagecoach's commitment to recognising the 'heroic work and sacrifice' of the Armed Forces. The free travel offer is available on Thursday, May 8, across all Stagecoach South Wales services. This allows eligible individuals to attend VE Day events and commemorations. VE Day marks the end of World War II in Europe on May 8, 1945, and this year is the 80th anniversary. Martin Gibbon from Stagecoach South Wales said: "We're incredibly proud to employ many veterans, and it's a privilege to recognise the bravery and dedication of our Armed Forces, cadets, and veterans. "Offering free travel on VE 80 Day is a small gesture of appreciation for the enormous contribution made by our service men and women, past and present." Eligible individuals include those in uniform or carrying a military ID, veterans with a veteran's badge or medal, and cadets in uniform. The offer excludes services operated by Megabus, TfL, and the Bee Network. Stagecoach South Wales operates a fleet of 293 buses, serving communities across Wales.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Full list of all the bus fares that have risen in Wales
Across Wales transport services have announced a rise in prices due to financial pressures affecting the companies. Passengers are left having to pay more for their journeys as the bus companies are having to pay more to provide the services. Multiple bus companies throughout the country have increased within the first three months of this year. First Bus, Stagecoach and Cardiff Bus have increased the prices whilst TrawsCymru changed the way they charge passengers. Adventure Travel also announced that "due to the impact of NI increases on the company" they increased their C1 bus short hope fare to £2 from March 31, but have chosen to freeze other charges. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here READ MORE: 'Our Welsh village was absolutely brilliant. Now we feel let down and forgotten' READ MORE: Drivers warned as eight road closures to hit the M4 Since March 2, TrawsCymru changed their services, allowing passengers to pay depending on how far they travel. Adult single tickets on select services now start at £1.50 and are capped at £4, meaning that no passenger will pay than £4. Read further detail on the new system here. In February, Stagecoach South Wales announced that some fares would see an increase whilst others were reduced or left unchanged. The desicion to change the fare prices comes as managing director, Martin Gibbon, claimed that they are absorbing price increases but the change of fares "reflect the current climate" and are a "necessity to keep our services running across the region." The bus operator increased adult single fares on average by 25p, while adult dayrider fares increased on average by 56p. However, adult single fares from Cwmbran to Newport and Pontypridd to Cardiff were reduced by 50p and 80p respectively to a new fare of £3.50. Read the full details of the change here. First Bus increased the prices of their fares this month as the operator faced 'higher costs'. The cost of single tickets will remain the same from Sunday, March 30 whilst the price of a day ticket will increase by £1 for adults and a three-day ticket will go up by £2.50. Read more about the changes here. Rob Pymm, commercial director for First Bus in Wales, said: 'Our changes in fares come at a time when we're continuing to invest in our services, including last autumn when we were able to restore some services, add extra journeys, and extend routes across south Wales. While we, like many businesses, continue to face higher costs we've worked hard to minimise the increases to ensure bus travel remains the cheapest and most sustainable form of transport." Also from Sunday, March 30, Cardiff Bus has increased its fares across the network as it grapples with 'cost pressures'. The firm recently announced that it was impacted by "several cost pressures" that will see passengers paying more to travel. Read more about it here. Cardiff Bus wrote: "We are seeing several cost pressures on running our services and we are therefore having to revising prices of our tickets from March 30, 2025. Costs are rising across all areas of our operation which are outside of our control, for example forthcoming changes to National Employer Contributions. "These changes mean we must review our prices to remain sustainable and continue to provide our network of services. We can, and do, as much as possible to minimise any cost rises as we recognise the impact price changes have for our customers."
