Cardiff Bus in numbers 2025-2026
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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 2025–26 by the numbers at Cardiff Bus.
Our People
- 600 staff members power everything we do—from the depot to the driver’s seat.
- 23 engineers keep our fleet running efficiently and safely.
- 6 apprentices are building their careers with us through structured development.
- 202,650 hours of training provided to our staff
Community & Accessibility
12 guide dog training sessions ensuring supported accessibility across the network.
5 school visits that introduced pupils to public transport, safety, and sustainability.
£6,425 raised for our charity of the year, Guide Dogs Cymru
103 hearing loops fitted on board our buses
On the Road
8,952,510 kilometres operated across Cardiff and beyond.
175,253 Cardiff Bus Interchange (CBI) departures helped connect the city.
191 buses make up our fleet—all equipped with CCTV and contactless payment systems.
Fleet Maintenance & Safety
602 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 from 2025 - 2026: 120,593 litres
150 solar panels that power our depot offices
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
2025/26: 2,043,441 taps
That’s a 12% increase in contactless travel!