Measure to cost more than £500m, with money allocated to allow devolved nations to do the same

The incoming PM’s idea to lower bus fares to support people with the cost of living has been backed by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander

Bus users will see single fares limited to £2 across England from next year under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plans to offer a cost of living lifeline to hard-pressed voters

The prime minister said ‘lower fares will help people get to where they need to’