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Free bus travel for children in England during August

Deniz Huseyin
28 May 2026
 

Children aged five to 15 in England can travel free on participating local buses in England during August as part of a Government scheme to help families enjoy a day out for less.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has committed £100m to fund the free fares scheme as part of a ‘Great British Summer Savings’ package.

Most bus operators already allow two or three children under five to travel free per paying adult on the condition that they do not occupy a seat needed by an adult...

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