A NEW and improved bus service between Aberystwyth and Bangor has been launched by the Welsh Government’s transport minister who has insisted it will boost access to jobs and services.

Edwina Hart launched the imp­roved T2 service as the final stage of upgrading TrawsCymru services and providing new buses on the long-distance routes.

A new seven-day-a-week timetable has been introduced, along with four new buses with more comfortable seating, free WiFi and a bilingual next stop announcement.

Mrs Hart said: “Today’s launch of the new T2 service between Bangor and Aberystwyth completes a comprehensive upgrade of the Traws­Cymru service providing modern vehicles with improved accessibility, comfort and access to the internet.

“The Welsh Government recognises the importance of bus services in Wales, particularly in rural areas, for providing access to jobs and services.

“We have now implemented all of the recommendations made by Dr Victoria Winckler in her review of the TrawsCymru network.

“We are also investing in providing over 720,000 passes for free bus travel for the over-60s, disabled and members of the armed forces and recently introduced MyTravelPass offering discounted fares for 16 to 18-year-olds."

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