Free bus travel is being offered to children aged five to 15 in Somerset next month.
Somerset Council is working with local bus operators to make sure the Government Kids Go Free scheme is available for all youngsters.
With child fares typically costing between £1 and £2, families will be able to save on the cost of travel on all participating buses in England from August 1st to until 31st.
Families are already able to benefit from free travel for under-5s across the main bus operators.
The council says free travel, coupled with the current £3 bus fare cap for adults, means a visit to the seaside, Glastonbury Tor, Exmoor or Wookey Hole will be more affordable when it comes to getting there.
Cllr Richard Wilkins, Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Highways and Transport, said: “I am delighted that Kids Go Free will be on offer this August, making travel a lot cheaper for families and I hope people will make the most of it.
“It’s also great for the environment as people have a real alternative to taking the car, paying for fuel and parking.
“And it’s good for our local businesses and tourist destinations.
“I’m sure families will be able to enjoy and explore what their own county has to offer. It really does make sense to ‘bus it’.”
The list of bus operators taking part, and the routes, can be found on the Bus It webpage.
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