bus franchising
£1 BUS FARES: Nine million journeys in, the £1 ticket for under-22s is staying until 2027
The £1 single and £3 day ticket for 5 to 21-year-olds has been extended to March 2027, with more than…
BUS TAKEOVER: You’ll wait until 2028 for the public-run buses Wales promised for next year
Wales is moving buses from private operators to public control, London and Manchester style, with Transport for Wales and councils…
Wales’ bus overhaul becomes law as Swansea region first in line for 2027 shake‑up
A major new law to rip up the way buses are run in Wales has been signed off — with…
£2 bus fare cap ‘would slash Swansea commuting costs by a third’
Single bus fares in Swansea could be capped at £2 under a Welsh Labour plan, a move they say would…
Councillors back bold plan to explore Swansea Valley tram‑train link
A tram‑train line connecting valleys communities with Swansea has moved a step closer after Neath Port Talbot councillors unanimously backed…
First Cymru bus drivers’ pay win hailed as union victory
Unite says workers ‘stood firm’ to secure above‑inflation deal after eight days of strike action.
Swansea MS meets First Bus to discuss future of city’s transport network
South Wales West MS Tom Giffard has met with First Bus to discuss the future of Swansea’s transport network, welcoming…
Tower Transit acquires South Wales Transport ahead of Welsh bus franchising
South Wales Transport, the Neath‑based family bus company founded in 2005, has been acquired by Tower Transit, part of Australia’s…
Out With Diesel: Swansea to Lead Wales on Hydrogen Bus Upgrade and Fleet Renewal
Swansea plans to replace ageing diesel buses with hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2027, supported by a new refuelling hub and major…
Major changes proposed to bus network ahead of 2027 reforms
Major changes to the bus network in South West Wales have been proposed ahead of a new franchising model launching…