5 reasons catching the bus more should be one of your New Years Resolutions

5 reasons catching the bus more should be one of your New Years Resolutions

Writing your New Years Resolutions? Here are 5 reasons why using the bus more should be at the top of the list.

1. Can reduce stress whilst travelling

Rather than being stuck in car park queues, constantly focusing on the road, travelling by bus can be a chance to unwind. Bring a book, browse some online shopping, or just admire the views - our T10 route boasts particularly beautiful scenery. The options are endless when we’re doing the driving for you.

2. Strengthens local community

Bus travel provides connection throughout the community. Education and the daily commute, shopping and tourism - it all strengthens local community and provides important connection. Here are some examples of how we supported communities through bus travel in 2025:

• Celebrated £1 bus singles and £3 day tickets for children and young people
• Introduced distance-based fares for selected routes for simpler, better-value journeys
• Promoted group tickets in the summer for cheaper days out
• Upgraded timetables to provide hourly services and evening journeys on selected routes

3. Energy efficient

Did you know that using the bus can help reduce CO2 emissions by 42%?

Choosing to travel sustainably means you can:

• help to lower carbon emissions
• support cleaner air in your community
• lower your personal carbon footprint
• contribute to one less car on the road

If you’re looking for new places to travel without a car, you’re spoilt for choice with the TrawsCymru network. Click here to discover 50 places you can travel to by bus.

4. Saves money

It’s no secret that maintaining a car can be an expensive habit, from petrol money and road tax to car park charges and MOT’s. If you want to save some money but don’t fancy giving up your car just yet, why not have a car-free day once or twice a week? By hopping on your local TrawsCymru service, you can save some money on petrol and put the extra cash towards your favourite treat.

5. Encourages a healthier lifestyle

Is fitness a goal you want to work towards this year? Taking the bus means that you can walk to and from the bus stop - an average of 30 minutes walking a day. If you’d like to take it one step further, why not get off one stop early? This means you can get your steps in and enjoy fresh air as part of your journey. You might even discover some hidden gems that you wouldn’t have seen if you were driving.

If bus travel has made it to your New Year’s Resolutions, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Find out where you can travel across Wales with TrawsCymru: https://traws.cymru/en/plan-your-journey