Greater Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, has confirmed that single bus fares in the region will remain capped at £2 through 2025 - despite a national fare planned increase.
Greater Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, has confirmed that single bus fares in the region will remain capped at £2 through 2025 - despite a national fare planned increase. This local decision goes against the upcoming nationwide rise in England, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently indicating that the single fare cap will increase to £3 as part of the next Budget.
“Secondly, by taking control of the farebox, any profits from rising patronage can be kept and recycled for the benefit of GM residents rather than retained by private operators. “Thirdly, control of the system allows us to take further steps to help our residents. For instance, by making annual Bee Bus Passes available through our 14 credit unions via weekly payments, residents can cut the cost of weekly bus travel by around £5.
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