30 more TrawsCymru buses launched on roads across Wales

Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper at the launch of 30 new TrawsCymru buses in Aberystwyth <i>(Image: Robert Hughes)</i>
Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper at the launch of 30 new TrawsCymru buses in Aberystwyth (Image: Robert Hughes)
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Dozens of new buses are being put into place on routes across Wales.

Thirty new buses are being introduced across Wales as part of Transport for Wales’ expanding TrawsCymru fleet.

This forms part of a wider effort to modernise public transport, improve connectivity and deliver more frequent, reliable services to communities across Wales.

Mark Hooper, deputy transport minister, said: "Transport plays a key role in supporting economic growth by helping people access work, education, and other services.

"I am really excited to be building on Wales’ existing transport connections with a fleet of new, modern, accessible vehicles designed for comfort and sustainability and I look forward to seeing Welsh communities benefit from these enhanced services."

TrawsCymru operates 13 routes across the country, connecting towns and rural areas where rail links are limited.

Transport for Wales said these new buses will help improve regional connectivity and provide better links to vital services.

Lee Robinson, executive director for regional transport and integration at Transport for Wales, said: "TrawsCymru services are vital for communities across Wales, and we’re pleased to introduce these new buses to the network.

"They will deliver more comfortable, higher-quality journeys for our customers, while supporting a shift from private car use to public transport."

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