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Greater Manchester: Ditch car to keep £2 bus fare, mayor urges

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Andy Burnham urged people to ditch their cars in 2025 if the Bee Network is to be a success.

All bus services brought back under public control for the first time in nearly 40 years .

Conservative opponents say under-used buses would mean expensive taxpayer subsidies.

Contactless payments on buses and trams in Greater Manchester will be launched in March 2025 .

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English

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