Under 16s get free bus travel to Sussex summer holiday hotspots
It includes three different routes directly to Brighton Pier
Under sixteens are being given free bus travel to Sussex summer holiday hotspots.
It includes three different routes directly to Brighton Pier - with Stagecoach, Arriva, Metrobus and Brighton and Hove buses all amongst those taking part.
The scheme - running from today (1st August) until the 31st of August - is hoped to help families with cost pressures over the summer holidays.
Rob Parkinson, Chief Executive of the Family Holiday Charity, said:
“A family holiday or day out doesn’t start when we arrive at our destination, it begins with the journey.
"Travel should be filled with anticipation, but for many families the cost of getting out and about can make quality time together feel less accessible.
“We welcome the commitment that wherever possible children will travel for free on public transport this summer – and look forward to hearing how the Great British Summer Savings initiative has unlocked new experiences for families throughout the UK.”
The announcement comes days after a fresh £2 cap on bus tickets was announced.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander added:
"We're giving families room to breathe from the cost of living squeeze.
"With free bus travel for 5-15 year olds and discounts on kids' meals at restaurants, cinema tickets and theme parks, we're helping people make the most of the time they have together for the school holidays.
"Not only are we lowering costs for the summer, the £2 bus fare cap will help all passengers get to where they need to for less."