A Plaid Cymru government will continue to provide £1 single bus fares and £3 day tickets for children and young people aged 5-21. We will also retain bus passes for over 60s and disabled people.
As part of delivering a fully integrated transport system, we will expand tap-on, tap-off, pay-as-you-go ticketing with daily fare caps across bus and rail, making travel simpler and more affordable.
We will work with local authorities and operators to maximise the benefits of reform to bus services – to ensure that franchising really delivers better, more accessible and affordable services.
We will ensure that:
- Bus timetables correspond both with each other and with rail services across the network, as part of building a fully integrated transport system for Wales.
- Small and medium sized companies are well positioned to bid for new bus contracts.
- The design of new bus routes reflects the need to deliver sustainable transport connections to schools, colleges, workplaces, and health and care services.
- The voices of our people and communities are really reflected in the design and delivery of bus services.
- Bus priority is extended and congestion is reduced on existing roads, and new housing and workplaces are better planned around access to buses, walking and cycling.
We are also committed to improving accessibility and safety around bus stops. This includes better lighting, well-placed zebra crossings, and infrastructure upgrades. We will work with local authorities to ensure these improvements are delivered effectively.
We will deliver an express North-South bus service between Bangor and Carmarthen – reducing journey times by 90 minutes, and connecting to existing rail services for onward travel.