Slashing and simplifying bus fares is the 'first step' towards a better public transport system, Andy Burnham has said as lower ticket prices are launched. From Sunday (September 4), single fares are £2 for adults and £1 for children while a day ticket for all buses across Greater Manchester will now cost £5.
After travelling to Manchester city centre by bus from Golborne this morning (September 5), the mayor said many people will benefit from the new flat fare structure. However, he recognised that weekly tickets will still remain the best value option for many regular passengers and promised to look at capping these tickets too.
Speaking at Shudehill Interchange, he said he could not guarantee the new fare structure would be permanent, saying it would be reviewed after a year. But he hopes this move will encourage people to leave their car at home and use the bus, saying that this will help build a better public transport network.
