Today we had a fantastic Travel Confidence training session with our members, delivered by Marid and Kurtis from Innovate Trust. 😊🚌 A special thank you to Marid and Kurtis from Innovate Trust for their support and guidance during the session. 🙏

We started planning our bus trip to Pontypridd on 29th September. 🗓️🚌 Members talked about what they need to do before travelling and how planning ahead can help them feel more confident. Members then completed a feedback form about their own experiences of travelling by bus. 📝 We talked about:

👍 What we like about travelling by bus
👎 What we don’t like
😊 Good experiences
😟 Bad experiences
🚌 How we feel when using buses
🌍 Travelling and the Environment

We also talked about the best ways to travel that are better for the environment. 🌱🌍 We discussed how using public transport, walking and sharing journeys can help reduce pollution. We talked about why it is important to give yourself plenty of time to get ready for a journey. ⏰ Members learned about:

🗺️ Planning your route before you leave
📱 Using Maps or Google Maps
🏠 Knowing the address and postcode of where you are going
🚌 Checking the bus times
🚆 Checking train times
🎫 Remembering your bus pass
💷 Taking money if you need it
🧡 Remembering your orange wallet
⏰ Leaving plenty of time so you don’t feel rushed

The session helped members think about how good planning can make travelling easier and less stressful. It also helped members build confidence and prepare for our Pontypridd trip. 🚌💪😊 We are looking forward to putting our travel skills into practice on 29th September!