Getting Around

There are lots of ways to get around depending on where you going and how you want to get there.

Buses & trains

Buses and trains are the main forms of public transport between places. Wrexham has lots of buses running to lots of different areas, while Arriva Trains Wales run most of the trains. Both offer reduced travel for young people and there’s mytravelpass, which offers discounted travel on public transport for 16 – 18 year olds across Wales. You can also buy the 16-25 railcard, which knocks 1/3 off fares.

Check if you’re eligible for free school transport if you’re 16+ with Wrexham Council.

Traveline Cymru provides info on public transport across Wales, and Google Maps is getting better all the time with its public transport info.

https://www.thetrainline.com/ is another great place to help you plan your rail journey and get live train running times, accessibility, and facility info.

Safety is important when using transport especially if you are travelling alone, so always make sure you know transport times and that someone knows where you are going.

Keep your personal belongings on you or in a safe place whilst you travel and if something goes missing report it straight away.

Cycling

Walking is the cheapest mode of transport and is good for your health, as is cycling. In Wrexham you have Pedal Power for bike hire, training and advice, while Sustrans Cymru has tips and bike routes.

Ever wondered if you’re allowed to cycle on the pavement? Rule 64 of the Highway Code says – You MUST NOT cycle on a pavement. That’s their all caps and bolding.

Learning to drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIy5flbtBLU

You can learn to drive a car at 17 (16 if you want to ride a moped or light quad bike).

You can apply for a provisional licence when you’re 15 years and 9 months old.

Gov.uk’s Learning to Drive pages has all the info you need about tests, fees, age restrictions etc.

BBC Advice also has lots of info and tips.

Taxis

Taxis are a great, quick mode of transport if you haven’t got a car. Her are some tips on how to stay safe when getting a taxi

Make sure you order from a taxi firm or at a black cab station.

Taxi licensees have to show that their vehicle is safe to use so don’t get in a taxi that does not look safe.

Some taxis have meters and some don’t, if they don’t have a meter make sure you get a price for the journey so you don’t get an expensive surprise at your destination.

All taxis have to have a licence on display- all taxi drivers should have on show a badge that displays his or her licence number, this is issued by the local council as a symbol of safety.

Trams

Sadly we don’t have any trams here, despite this excellent song from Wales very own Super Furry Animals…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixCbkXXs21Y

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