UK Labour leader Starmer raises bus fare cap from £2 to £3 for 2025, addressing £22bn deficit and aiding rural communities, but critics label it a 'bus tax'.

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has announced that the bus fare cap in England will rise from £2 to £3, effective from the upcoming Budget and lasting until the end of 2025. This change aims to address a £22 billion public finance deficit and support rural communities reliant on bus services. Critics label the increase a "bus tax," raising concerns about affordability for those who depend on public transport. Additional funding will be allocated to improve bus services.

October 28, 2024
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