Author Topic: Capped £2 bus fares introduced early in Greater Manchester  (Read 133 times)

celeste

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-62793407?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA


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Mr Burnham said introducing lower fares was the "best way we can help the most people with the cost of travel right now".

He said it would "save bus passengers around 50% on some journeys" and was "the biggest change to Greater Manchester's bus network since deregulation 36 years ago".

Previously, single journeys in the region could cost more than double the new capped amount, with a trip from Bury to Bolton costing £5 and one from Eccles to Manchester Airport coming in at £4.70.

He said it would be subject to an annual review, adding: "But the more that people use the buses, the more likely it is that we will be able to sustain it."

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Why Greater Manchester's new bus fares ‘won’t make a difference’ for many
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/new-bus-fares-pay-more-24919012


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