Major changes are coming to the region's transport system.
Greater Manchester's Mayor and council leaders have given the green light to bring in London-style contactless ticketing on buses and trams from March 2025.
Mr Burnham said: "This is critical for growth for our region, if we don't have a transport system that lets people get out and about everyday, then you don't really have a vehicle for growth." "The cost of transport shouldn't be the reason that someone can't go somewhere, to work or a doctor's appointment.
The move is part of the region's transport changes, aimed at getting more people back on buses and trains, and improving the quality of these services.
Andy Burnham Transport For Greater Manchester
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