Under-16s are currently eligible for free travel across most bus services in England as part of a cost of living scheme
Free bus travel for under-16s ends August 31 as summer cost of living scheme closes
Under-16s are currently eligible for free travel across most bus services in England as part of a cost of living scheme
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Levi Winchester Money Editor
10:59, 24 Aug 2026
The initiative is designed to alleviate financial pressures on families during the school summer holidays
The initiative is designed to alleviate financial pressures on families during the school summer holidays
Millions of children across England will be able to travel on local buses for free throughout August under a new…
Children aged five to 15 can travel free on most local buses across England throughout August as part of the Government's Great…
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The cheaper bus fares come as part of the new Great British Summer Savings scheme
