YOUNG people will be able to travel anywhere in Warrington for just a quid.

As of Monday, April 1, all people under the age of 22 will be able to buy a ticket for any Warrington bus for £1 each way.

April will also see the introduction of free bus travel for all care leavers in the borough, who will come into Warrington’s concessionary fare scheme.

This is part of the council’s plans to make bus travel more accessible and affordable for young people in Warrington, so they see it as an attractive, viable travel option.

The council and all bus operators in Warrington have formed an Enhanced Partnership and these improvements have received unanimous support from all members of the partnership.

The latest enhancements support the ongoing work through the ‘Better by Bus’ campaign to deliver modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly bus travel, with cheaper fares, improved routes and more frequent services.

Warrington Borough Council Leader and Cabinet Member for transport, Cllr Hans Mundry, said: “Our Better by Bus programme continues to go from strength to strength, and I’m delighted we’ve been able to extend our fare cap to under 22s.

“It’s also great news that, for the first time, all care leavers will be eligible for free bus travel, through our concessionary scheme.

“If we want to build a better future for bus travel and increase the number of passengers, it’s vital that our younger generation are on-board.

“By making bus travel more affordable for students and young workers alike, we can help ease some financial burden, while introducing sustainable travel habits, which will hopefully stay with them into the future.

“With our new fleet of all-electric buses on the way in the coming months, we know how crucial it is to continue building confidence in our bus service as a reliable, accessible, and affordable transport option.

“These latest enhancements are part of that work and will hopefully encourage many more young people to get on the bus.”