Starting January 1, 2027, most single bus fares in England will drop to just two pounds — a major relief after the three-pound cap since 2025. Funded by £454 million redirected from climate finance and energy budgets, this move aims to ease cost-of-living pressures without raising taxes. Prime Minister Andy Burnham insists affordable transport is a right, not a luxury, as the government seeks to keep travel accessible for all.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/52152840044a2bc1

Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör The Daily News Now!. Innehållet i podden är skapat av The Daily News Now! och inte av, eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.