Andy Burnham has insisted lower bus fares remain a ‘burning priority’ - but admits the scope of Greater Manchester’s new London-style transport network could hinge on the subsidy from central government.
The mayor signed off on a ‘game-changing’ franchising system earlier this year, after all but one of the region’s council’s supported bringing buses back under public control.
To be rolled out from 2023, the move should see bus passengers enjoy a ‘seamless’ system where fares, routes and timetables are managed by local authorities instead of private operators. READ MORE : Black-and-yellow buses, bike hire and a tram to Middleton - Andy Burnham unveils his second term public transport vision More than half of the £135m 'transition' costs
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