Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a nationwide £2 cap on single bus fares across England starting in January, aiming to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis. The policy is expected to cost over £500 million and will be funded through national and devolved government allocations.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant intervention in public transport affordability, reflecting the government's focus on economic relief for households.
Andy Burnham is shown the driver's area on a FirstGroup bus during a visit to Bath on Wednesday. Andy Burnham is shown the driver's area on a FirstGroup bus during a visit to Bath on Wednesday. Transport policy Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap across England from January Measure to cost more than £500m, with money allocated to allow devolved nations to do the same
Prefer the Guardian on Google Single bus fares across England will be capped at £2 from January, Andy Burnham has announced, as he continues to introduce measures to tackle the cost of living in his first week as prime minister.
The nationwide cap is currently set at £3 until the end of March 2027, although some areas – including London and Greater Manchester, where Burnham set a £2 limit as mayor – have lower top rates for single tickets.
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