Cardiff Bus Interchange has secured two new retail tenants for its ground floor commercial space, further enhancing the passenger experience at the transport hub managed by Transport for Wales (TfW). Kiwis Bowls and international sandwich chain Which Wich have both taken units, joining the Starbucks outlet that opened in April last year.
New Additions Strengthen Retail Mix
Alexia Course, chief commercial officer at TfW, said: “We’re delighted to welcome these new retailers to Cardiff Bus Interchange. Following the arrival of Starbucks last year, these new additions now bring even more choice for passengers and strengthen our tenant mix. We’re creating spaces that serve customers and support local businesses.” The integration of these units was handled by TfW’s recently in-housed commercial property team, demonstrating the organisation’s growing capability in managing its assets.
Digital Infrastructure Milestone
The project also marks a significant digital achievement. TfW subsidiary ffeibr provided both retailers with high-speed business broadband, showcasing successful internal collaboration. Guy Reifer, managing director of ffeibr, commented: “This is an exciting milestone for ffeibr, as we continue our expansion into the direct to business sector. Our mission is to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity that helps Welsh businesses, as well as businesses in Wales, thrive, and this partnership is a great example of that in action.”
Cycle Hangar Project Supports Sustainable Travel
Separately, TfW has made progress on its cycle hangar project, installing 40 secure cycle storage hangars across seven housing associations and eight local authority areas in phase one. The hangars are designed to overcome a key barrier to cycling: lack of secure parking. Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper said: “Cycling is one of the most affordable, healthy and sustainable ways people can get around. Ensuring everyone has access to secure storage is a vital part of making that a practical option. These new cycle hangars for housing association tenants show what we can achieve when we work together to make it easier for people to cycle.”
Nicola Grima, active travel delivery programme lead at TfW, added: “We’re so pleased to have completed phase one of our Cycle Hangar project alongside many housing associations within different local authorities across Wales. The lack of secure cycle parking is a barrier to people choosing to cycle for everyday journeys, so providing secure cycle parking is a way to overcome this barrier. Wales has great walking and cycling infrastructure and we want as many people as possible to make use of it.” TfW has confirmed that phase two is already in development, which will deliver 40 additional hangars across 10 local authority areas.
