Cap on bus fares to stay in place until 2027, Rachel Reeves announces

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the extension of the £3 cap on bus fares in much of England until March 2027, following concerns over rising costs, though it does not apply to London or Greater Manchester. This initiative aims to maintain affordable public transport access, especially as the government commits £15 billion to improve transport connections in northern regions. However, London officials express disappointment over a lack of funding for crucial transport upgrades, warning that neglecting London could hinder national growth and exacerbate poverty in the capital.

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