# England bus fares capped at £2 starting January

The UK government has announced that most bus fares across England will be capped at £2 from January, following an initiative led by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. The measure aims to make public transport more affordable and encourage ridership amid rising living costs.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/22/burnham-announces-bus-fares-across-england-to-be-capped-at-2) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:14:47 GMT

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz64l78n5vpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:05:29 GMT