Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Commuters across Greater Manchester have backed Andy Burnham's call for a £1.55 standard single bus fare.
A single 20-minute bus journey from Middleton and Manchester city centre can cost £4.50, compared to the £1.55 hopper fare in London.
And many say that price difference has a real impact on their lives. READ MORE:Greater Manchester's public transport system is holding it back, says Andy Burnham In London, the Hopper bus fare allows unlimited journeys for £1.55, made within one hour of touching in an Oyster or contactless card.
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