The new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, today announced a maximum cap of two pounds (about 2.34 euros) for bus tickets across the United Kingdom, a measure aimed at alleviating the rising cost of living in the country.

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’

The prime minister has announced plans to cap most bus fares in England at £2