A new free bus pass scheme for newly-employed West Midlands residents and jobseekers due to start employment has been launched by Transport West Midlands (TfWM).
The workwise scheme, which allows new workers to claim 8-weeks’ worth of free travel passes for bus, tram and train, is available across the Black Country, Birmingham and Coventry.
To meet eligibility requirements, residents must have recently taken up a new role, be paying adult fare, and be working more than 16 hours per week.
If the application is successful, those who apply for the travel pass can get two four-week tickets for bus travel and two four-week tickets for tram travel. There are also combined free travel passes available for bus, tram and train.
Further discounts will also be offered with 50% off a third four-week ticket.
West Midlands mayor Andy Street said: “Sadly we know thousands of people have lost their jobs or been put on furlough because of the pandemic, so it’s never been more important to help residents into work.
“There are lots of jobs available now, in sectors such as construction, health and care, and digital, but we know that the cost of travel to work is a major barrier to employment because most people don’t get paid for up to a month after starting their new job.
“That’s why we are offering eight weeks’ worth of free bus, tram and rail travel for people moving into work, plus a half-price ticket for four more weeks – and I would ask all employers to make sure their new staff are aware of this offer.”
Find out more information and how to apply for the Workwise scheme.
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