This week a new Birthday Bus scheme launched in Bath. The initiative comes from Labour-run West of England Combined Authority and allows local residents to use buses for free for their entire birthday month.

Speaking at the scheme launch at Bath Abbey, Labour’s West of England Mayor Dan Norris said: “It’s great to be able to give someone a birthday gift but this is also a serious plan. Urgent behaviour change is key to overcoming the climate emergency. With a whole birthday month to try the bus for free, I hope the public comes to like (even love) bus travel and then continue to use it into the future. It is also a welcome boost to residents in this cost of living crisis.”

Those with August birthdays are already benefiting from their month of free bus travel.

To learn more about the Birthday Bus scheme and to apply for your free month of travel visit birthdaybus.co.uk