In response to the rollout of the Welsh Government’s new £1 bus fare scheme, the Welsh Conservatives have warned that previous concerns raised by bus operators about a lack of consultation and unclear funding risk undermining its success.
Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, Sam Rowlands MS, said:
“Following the initial announcement of the scheme earlier this year, bus operators claimed they were not adequately consulted on this and were in the dark about how the funding will be distributed.
“The Labour Government must now show it has both the financial clarity and delivery plan to match its promises, if providers have not been sufficiently consulted, then the rollout of this scheme is at risk of being undermined.
“The Welsh Conservatives have long advocated for free bus travel for young people, to help them access the education, training and employment they need.”
