Government to roll out £2 bus fare cap nationally following Greater Manchester success
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Government to roll out £2 bus fare cap nationally following Greater Manchester success

22 Jul 2026 · Originally published 22 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Andy Burnham caps bus fares at £2 - how it has really been in Greater Manchester
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that the £2 single fare cap, a key feature of Greater Manchester's Bee Network, will be extended across the UK with £454m in funding. By standardising affordable travel, the policy aims to improve connectivity and reduce costs for passengers nationwide.
Source: Manchester Evening News National
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