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World Car Free Day 2026

Explore sustainable travel options and take part in the Catch the Bus Day challenge

Event Details

Venue

Mayflower Street

Contributor

Plymouth City Council

Date

September 22, 2026

Time

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

About Event

It’s World Car Free Day! Why not join the friendly drop-in event celebrating sustainable travel and the many ways people can get around Plymouth without relying on a car.

Meet representatives from Plymouth City Council’s Public Transport team, Plymotion and the Walk, Wheel, Cycle Trust to discover practical, low-carbon travel options that can help improve your health, save money and reduce emissions.

Whether you already walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport, or you’re simply curious about trying something different, we’d love to chat about the travel choices available across the city.

📅 World Car Free Day
🕙 10am to 1pm
📍 Mayflower Street Mobility Hub, Plymouth

Drop in anytime, learn more about sustainable travel in Plymouth and find out how you can take part in the challenge. Together, we can help create a cleaner, healthier and more connected city. 🚶‍♀️🚲🚌🌍

Catch the Bus Day Challenge

Could you swap one journey this World Car Free Day?

Why give it a go?

🌍 Reduce your carbon footprint
💷 Save money on fuel and parking
🚶 Build more movement into your day
🌤️ Help improve local air quality
😌 Experience Plymouth from a different perspective

Win a Prize by Taking the Bus

We’re giving away a prize to one lucky participant. Simply travel by bus on 22 September and submit your proof of travel below to be entered into the draw.

How to enter
✅ Travel by bus on 22 September
✅ Upload a photo of your bus ticket

OR
✅ Enter the “Word of the Day” from your weekly or monthly bus pass
✅ Complete the entry form below

One winner will be selected at random.