Free U16's Bus Travel This Easter Holiday
Anji Forsyth
Added at 07:51 on 22 March 2024
Children and young people across Leicestershire can take advantage of free bus travel this Easter;
From Saturday 23rd March – Sunday 7th April 2024 inclusive children and young people can travel for free Mon – Fri 09:30 – 11pm and all day at weekends and bank holidays.
- WHO - Age eligibility: children and young people under 16 can travel by bus for free with participating operators. Operators apply their prevailing young person age criteria, please check local bus operators for age restrictions.
- HOW - Proof of eligibility: Users will be expected to travel with their school or college ID to demonstrate eligibility if asked.
- WHAT - Types of journey included: Single journeys (and return journeys where applicable) where a passenger boards in Leicestershire. ‘Tap on, tap off’ will be excluded
This free child and youth bus initiative is being delivered on behalf of the Leicestershire Enhanced Bus Partnership and funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan plus allocation (BSIP+).
Check participating bus operators for further details on your specific journey. Arriva Centrebus, Diamond Bus East Midlands, First, Kinchbus, Nottingham City Transport and Stagecoach have confirmed participation for more information visit
https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/free-child-and-youth-fares-this-easter/