From today Monday 1st September, young people aged 16-21 can get £1 bus fares across Wales by applying for a free mytravelpassThe one-year pilot scheme is designed to make travel more accessible and affordable, helping young people connect with education, employment and social opportunities. To take advantage of these reduced fares, young people will need to apply for their free mytravelpass. Lee Robinson, Executive Director for Regional Transport and Integration at Transport for Wales said: “This pilot scheme, is a significant step towards making public transport more affordable for young people in Wales. By reducing fares to just £1, we hope to encourage more young people to choose the bus.”The discounted fares can be purchased directly from the bus driver or via the bus operator app. The discounted fares also apply to cross-border services, as long as the journey starts or ends in Wales.