Birthday buses are back: free travel and new offers
Free Birthday Bus travel returns across the West of England today, 1 December – with new freebies and discounts at shops, restaurants, and attractions across the region for Birthday Bus pass-holders.
Residents can once again enjoy unlimited free bus travel throughout the month of their birthdays, as announced by Dan Norris, the Mayor of the West of England, on 28 October.
Celebrating the launch, Mayor Dan Norris, who leads the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, said:
“1.2 million free journeys were taken thanks to Birthday Buses last year. From today, free bus travel is back for another twelve months!
“This year, Birthday Bus pass-holders also have access to exclusive offers at some of the West of England’s very best attractions and businesses – with even more coming soon. Some brilliant local businesses are taking part, so be sure to take a look on BirthdayBus.co.uk when signing up for your free month of bus travel.
“Many happy returns – and singles!”
Brunel’s SS Great Britain, one of the most visited attractions in the region, are among those taking part. Brunel’s iconic steamship is offering Birthday Bus pass-holders a massive 25% off their whole party’s tickets, which also include unlimited revisits for a year at no extra cost.
Liam Tolhurst, Deputy Director – Visitor Experience and Operations at Brunel’s SS Great Britain, said:
“We’re delighted to be offering a Birthday Bus discount for locals which continues to include a year of unlimited visits. We are excited to welcome more of our local communities aboard and we really value their support as a charity.”
Just some of the growing list of businesses and attractions taking part include:
• Aerospace Bristol (South Gloucestershire): 10% off your admission tickets;
• Bath Aqua Glass (Bath and North East Somerset): free coffee and a cake when you book a glass-blowing session;
• Big Bao (Bristol): 20% off any purchase;
• Krater Comedy Club (Bath and North East Somerset): 10% off balcony tickets;
• Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein (Bath and North East Somerset): 40% off up to two tickets;
• The Swan (South Gloucestershire): free dessert with any main meal; discounted coffee and cake.
• Wake The Tiger (Bristol): 30% off walk-up tickets.
Full terms and conditions for each offer can be found on the above website.
More than 33,000 people have already signed up for Birthday Buses, including almost 8,000 brand-new users. That means that, on the first day of the initiative – almost half as many people are registered for the sustainable transport initiative as took part in the whole of its first year.
If you’re a local business who would like to provide an offer to Birthday Bus pass-holders then please contact us on: [email protected]
