Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a nationwide £2 cap on single bus fares across England starting in January, aiming to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis. The policy is expected to cost over £500 million and will be funded through national and devolved government allocations.
Andy Burnham is shown the driver's area on a FirstGroup bus during a visit to Bath on Wednesday. Andy Burnham is shown the driver's area on a FirstGroup bus during a visit to Bath on Wednesday. Transport policy Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap across England from January Measure to cost more than £500m, with money allocated to allow devolved nations to do the same
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