The Welsh government has announced a new free unlimited bus travel scheme for people arriving from Ukraine.
The Welcome Ticket will run for six months ending on 30 September 2022 and will even cover services which operate in England if the journey starts or finishes in Wales.
It is a voluntary scheme in which bus companies across Wales can choose to take part in. People will need to show evidence of their eligibility for the scheme, which maybe their passport, visa or biometric residence permit when boarding. They will then be given a Welcome Ticket by the bus driver.
“This is a major step forward in ensuring refugees and people from Ukraine can travel freely across Wales – it will help them to integrate into Wales and make a positive contribution to our nation,” said Lee Waters, Wales’ deputy minister for climate change.
“I want to pay tribute to all those bus companies across Wales for taking part in this scheme – it demonstrates their commitment to making Wales a real nation of sanctuary.”
Additionally, refugees, asylum seekers or people from Ukraine will also be offered free individual or family entry to all Cadw historic visitor sites across Wales.
