The next major step to improve bus services in Wales is underway with Transport for Wales and local authorities urging the people of South West Wales to share their views and opinions on proposed changes.

The bus reform bill is currently going through the Senedd and bus franchising will begin in summer 2027, with South West Wales being the first region to benefit from the changes.

TfW and local authorities in South West Wales are now considering some network changes that could be delivered. This will be called the Proposed Base Network and shows the routes and frequencies that buses could take in 2027.

The initial changes within the Proposed Base Network will be focused on building from the current network, making improvements and utilising current resources.

TfW will be working in partnership with local authorities, bus operators and the public to continually build and improve on these changes over time.

Lee Robinson, Executive Director for Regional Transport and Integration at TfW said: “Bus franchising in Wales will allow us to shape an improved bus network that really works for people, and we're doing this in partnership with local authorities and bus operators.

“We are now at the start and South West Wales will be the first region to see changes in 2027. It’s fundamental that we involve the public and listen to their feedback on our proposed improvements.

“We’d encourage people to take part in the online survey or attend the organised events.”

The public can feedback their views online: haveyoursay.tfw.wales/bus-reform

There are also community events held across Wales, including one at Tenby’s De Valence Pavilion, on September 10, between 12 noon and 7 pm; and others at HaverHub in Haverfordwest on July 21, and September 5, between 9 am and 5 pm.