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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Rachel Wearmouth

Andy Burnham to roll out 'Bee Network' London-style bus system in Manchester

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled plans for the city to "level ourselves up" by rolling out a London-style bus network that caps fares for commuters.

The Labour mayor said the combined authority will press ahead with a bold plan to bring buses under public control - as part of the city region's wider 'Bee Network' - after a legal challenge from bus operators was thrown out by a High Court judge last week.

The Greater Manchester Franchising Scheme will cap fares for a single journey at £2 for adults and £1 for children.

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