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Transport · 29 September 2026

£2 bus fares across England for all of 2027, says Burnham

£2 bus fares across England for all of 2027, says Burnham

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Andy Burnham told Labour's conference that from January, a single bus journey anywhere in England will cost no more than £2 for the whole of 2027. He called it a sign of intent to bring bills and fares down while bigger changes come, joking he could not give a speech without mentioning buses. He said he would stick to the fiscal rules.

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