CHILDREN can travel on the bus free at weekends until Christmas Day.

Brighton and Hove Buses is offering the concession for under 16s for the five weekends until December 25.

The deal is for up to three children under the age of 16 or Bus ID holders who are accompanied by an adult into the city.

It is being offered in a bid to reduce congestion caused by cars at the busiest time of the year for shopping.

Managing director Martin Harris said: “We want to help people to leave their cars at home and opt for public transport in order to reduce congestion on our streets.

“A full bus can take 75 cars off the road which frees up our roads and helps to reduce emissions.”

The offer starts this Saturday, November 25, and continues until Christmas Eve.