Transport for Wales has launched a partnership with the charity Oasis, which provides support to refugees and asylum seekers, to donate equipment and provide employment support.
Oasis provides sanctuary and support to around 100 to 150 visitors each day from around the globe.
To help refugees and asylum seekers integrate within their local community, they offer a range of activities, support, and classes.
A partnership with Oasis forms part of Transport for Wales' commitment to anti-racism, and will provide more career opportunities for under-represented groups. The company's aim is to diversify its workforce, which operates and delivers Wales' multi-modal transport network.
In addition to providing donations and career opportunities, Transport for Wales' sustainability team and community teams will offer community support through greater engagement with the clients of Oasis.
A free travel scheme for refugees that Transport for Wales has introduced will run until 31 March 2024, and further information about the scheme can be found by clicking here to visit the TfW website.
Further information about Transport for Wales' commitment to anti-racism can be found here on their website.
The Welsh Refugee Council in Cardiff estimates the country has over 10,000 refugees, and asylum seekers and refugees account for fewer than 0.5% of the Welsh population.
Marie Daly, Chief Customer and Culture Officer said: “This is a fantastic partnership with a charity which does amazing work to provide essential support services to refugees and asylum seekers, highlighting an under-represented skilled workforce we can support and who can add value to the services we provide.”
James Price, Chief Executive Officer for Transport for Wales added: “This partnership is part of our commitment to deliver on our anti-racism plan and to support under-represented groups to have greater access to employment opportunities.”
There is no way TfW should be offering free transport for refugees.There job is to run trains for UK citizens.What will they do next offer free travel passes and timetables on beach at Calais? Immigration is a serious issue and things like this give the impression that all prospective immigrants should come here.