Andy Burnham Rejects National Bus Fare Increase, Keeps £2 Cap in Manchester

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham opposes Labour's plan to raise bus fares to £3, maintaining a £2 cap for local commuters.

Labour plans to raise the bus fare cap from £2 to £3 across England to address a £22bn public finance deficit.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, announced that the region will retain a £2 fare cap due to local funding strategies.
The fare increase has been criticized by opposition parties and environmental groups as a burden on working people and small businesses.
Approximately 800,000 commuters are expected to be affected by the national fare increase, potentially costing them an additional £500 annually.
The government claims the new £3 cap will balance affordability and taxpayer value, while encouraging local authorities to subsidize fares.