India, July 22 -- Millions of people in the UK will save a third on bus travel as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a cap on single bus tickets at 2 pounds just two days into office.
To help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need, passengers will benefit from cheaper fares from 2027 January 1 - with maximum fares slashed by a third.
"I wish to inform the House that the government is today announcing single bus tickets will be capped at £2 in England outside London from 1 January until 31 December 2027," Minister of State for Rail Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill said on Wednesday. "This measure will mean millions of passengers could save up to a third off a single journey, helping with the cost of ev...