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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Alexandra Topping Political correspondent

Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap across England from January

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. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

Single bus fares across England will be capped at £2 from January, Andy Burnham has announced, as he continues to introduce measures to tackle the cost of living in his first week as prime minister.

The nationwide cap is currently set at £3 until the end of March 2027, although some areas – including London and Greater Manchester, where Burnham set a £2 limit as mayor – have lower top rates for single tickets.

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