Cardiff Bus in numbers 2024-2025
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Cardiff Bus: A Year in Numbers
As we wrap up another year of serving the capital, it’s time to take a look back at the people, progress, and performance that keep Cardiff moving. Here’s 2024–25 by the numbers at Cardiff Bus.
Our People
573 staff members power everything we do—from the depot to the driver’s seat.
22 engineers keep our fleet running efficiently and safely.
5 apprentices are building their careers with us through structured development.
Community & Accessibility
12 guide dog training sessions ensuring supported accessibility across the network.
4 school visits that introduced pupils to public transport, safety, and sustainability.
On the Road
8,768,976 kilometres operated across Cardiff and beyond.
171,028 Cardiff Bus Interchange (CBI) departures helped connect the city.
171 buses make up our fleet—all equipped with CCTV and contactless payment systems.
Fleet Maintenance & Safety
216 new tyres fitted to keep our buses safe and reliable.
100% MOT pass rate—a testament to the high standards of our engineering team.
Going Green
55 electric buses are now on the road, helping cut emissions and noise.
Fuel usage savings since 2019:
2019 (Jan–Dec): 488,536 litres
2024 (Jan–Dec): 2,253,032 litres
Total saved: 2,635,504 litres
Our electric buses continue to lead the way in creating a cleaner Cardiff.
Smart Travel Growth
Tap On, Tap Off usage:
2023/24: 1,416,902 taps
2024/25: 1,824,729 taps
That’s a 28.8% increase in contactless travel!