Will the Minister confirm what financial support is available to pupils who use trains to get to school?
Answered by Deputy Minister for Climate Change | Answered on 15/03/2024
In addition to the Learner Travel (Wales) Measure duties on local authorities, Transport for Wales have several ticketing initiatives available for pupils. For students aged 11-18, the scholar ticket is discounted up to 75% off the cost of a full-priced adult fare, with under 11s can travel for free on Transport for Wales services at any time.