Andy Burnham says he is 'confident' bus companies will agree to slash fares by the end of the summer as he fast-tracks plans to cap tickets at £2 per ride.
The mayor said single journeys on all buses in Greater Manchester will cost £2 for adults and £1 for children with day tickets for all operators available at £5.
This flat fare structure was supposed to come into force once buses are under public control and the new franchising system is rolled out from autumn 2023.
This comes after a judge gave Mr Burnham the green light to bring buses back under public control – but he is still fighting another appeal by a bus operator.
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