England's Children to Receive Free Bus Travel in August to Ease Financial Burden
Children across England will benefit from free bus travel throughout August, as confirmed by the Department for Transport. This initiative aims to alleviate financial pressures on families during the school summer holidays. Most under-16s will not be required to pay for travel on the majority of local bus services. The scheme also highlights several popular sites accessible via the free travel, such as York Dungeon and Windsor Castle. This measure is part of a broader government effort to ease the cost of living, which includes the 'Great British Summer Savings' initiative, reducing VAT on children's meals and family attractions. 
