# Bus fare cap funded from aid budget will harm world’s poorest, Burnham told

A proposal to cap bus fares will be financed by redirecting funds from the UK's overseas aid budget, according to a warning given to Labour politician Andy Burnham. This move is expected to reduce resources available for the world's most impoverished populations. The decision highlights a conflict between domestic transport policy and international development commitments.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/22/bus-fare-cap-aid-budget-hit-poorest-burnham-action-aid) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:04:15 GMT