Prime Minister Burnham backs West Midlands public bus control, reinstates £2 fare cap
UKPulse News Desk
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government has supported the West Midlands mayor's move to bring the region's main bus operation into public control. This follows an announcement in July to reinstate a national £2 bus fare cap from January 2027.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government has backed West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker's plan for public control of the region's main bus operation.
- A national £2 bus fare cap is set to be reinstated from January 2027.
- Free bus travel for disabled people is being expanded to all hours.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government has supported West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker's initiative to bring the region's primary bus operation under public control. This decision comes barely a month into Mr Burnham's premiership.
In July, Mr Burnham announced the reinstatement of a national £2 bus fare cap, effective from January 2027. Additionally, free bus travel for disabled people is being expanded to cover all hours.
These measures are part of Mr Burnham's cost of living programme, which also emphasises public transport's role in reducing social exclusion, boosting local economies, and benefiting the environment.
What this means for you: If you are a bus user, a national £2 bus fare cap will be reinstated from January 2027. If you are a disabled person, free bus travel will be expanded to all hours.