Swansea free bus scheme returns for summer holidays
Families heading to this summer's Wales Airshow will be able to travel for free by bus
Families heading to this summer's Wales Airshow will be able to travel for free by bus and stay for its Afterburn event as the offer is extended until 11pm on July 25.
The free bus scheme returns from July 25, offering free travel on all service buses operating within the Swansea area on weekends throughout the school summer holidays.
To help people enjoy the Wales Airshow's new Saturday night Afterburn programme, the council says free bus travel on July 25 will be extended until 11pm.
On all other participating days, free travel will continue until 7pm
Travellers thinking about using the free bus service on the airshow Saturday evening are advised to plan ahead because homeward bound services will be busy.
In total there will be 13 days of free bus travel on offer in Swansea for journeys that start and finish in the city.
The Wales Airshow takes place on July 25 and 26 and, for the first time, will feature evening displays on the Saturday, including pyrotechnic aircraft performances, a drone display and fireworks.
Council Leader Rob Stewart said: "The Wales Airshow is one of the highlights of the summer and we want as many families as possible to enjoy it.
"By extending free bus travel until 11pm on the first Saturday of the summer free bus initiative, people can enjoy the full day and evening programme without worrying about parking, traffic or the cost of getting home.
"The school holidays can be an expensive time, so every saving helps. A family of four can save around £20 on a single journey, leaving more money to spend on enjoying the day."
Rebecca Fogarty, Cabinet Member for Community Support, said: "Whether you're heading to the Airshow, the beach, the city centre or visiting family and friends, free bus travel makes it easier and more affordable to get around.
She added: "Those travelling by bus for the airshow are advised to plan ahead and check schedules with bus operators for specific routes, which may be busy at times."
Since launching in 2021, passengers have made well over one million journeys.