People living in the wider Bristol region can now get free bus travel during the month of their birthday. After brief delays to the launch of the birthday bus scheme, applications are now open for passes to get free journeys on most buses throughout the West of England.
The £8-million scheme will last a year and is aiming to encourage more people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset to use the bus more often. Metro mayor Dan Norris said more people using the bus would help the climate and cut congestion.
The birthday bus scheme was announced in May by Mr Norris, but hit some delays to its launch. Despite being due to start this month, people were unable to apply for passes until now. It’s understood that the delays were due to the scheme getting government approval.
