Busfare

Busfare

New £2 Bus Fare Cap Proposed for England by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Labour candidate for the Makerfield byelection, has proposed introducing a £2 bus fare cap across England if he becomes Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. This …

By Ryhs Tomlinson · Tuesday 9 June 2026 · 2 min read

Busfare

Iran War and Fare Hike Pose Double Challenge for Midlands Bus Services Amid Declining Passenger Numbers

A recent decline in bus passenger numbers across the West Midlands has raised concerns among local councillors and transport officials. Data presented to the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Transport Delivery Overview and …

By Rebecca Duffy · Thursday 12 March 2026 · 2 min read