Children aged five to 15 can travel for free on participating bus services throughout August across Hampshire and beyond, as part of the government's Great British Summer of Savings campaign. All major bus operators in Hampshire, including Stagecoach, Go South Coast, and First Bus, are taking part. "Free travel for children and young people, alongside the £3 fare cap for adults, makes bus travel an affordable and convenient option for family days out during the summer holidays. The offer also covers journeys to neighbouring attractions in Portsmouth, Fareham, Havant, and beyond Hampshire, including Salisbury, Chichester, Bournemouth, Reading, Guildford, and Newbury. Cllr Forster said the scheme is part of a wider effort to boost everyday bus travel.