News · 1 August 2026
Kids in England get free bus travel all August
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Children aged five to 15 can travel free on most local buses across England throughout August. The Great British Summer Savings scheme forms part of a government initiative designed to alleviate financial burdens on households over the school holidays. The Department for Transport confirmed that under-16s will not pay for travel on most local bus services, with typical child fares ranging from £1 to £2.
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