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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jess Glass

Andy Burnham’s move to bring bus services under public control ‘not unlawful’

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Andy Burnham’s decision to reform bus services to bring them under public control in Greater Manchester was not unlawful, a High Court judge has found in a ruling against two bus companies.

In March 2021, the mayor of the region made the decision to implement the Greater Manchester Franchising Scheme after consultations and a recommendation from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).

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