'I wouldn't get into the office on time': Andy Burnham urges people to use buses to get to work... but he can't do it himself
Andy Burnham is urging people to use buses more as he confirms lower fares will be rolled out on all routes across Greater Manchester from September 4. But the mayor said he would not get to work on time if he used the bus himself.
The Labour mayor has today launched a campaign calling on the public to 'Get On Board' and use buses when the lower fares come into force. However, when asked whether he will be getting the bus from his home in Golborne to his office in Manchester city centre, he admitted that he won't. "So I'm a bit of a victim of that at the moment. But I do use public transport all of the time - I use the tram all the time, I use the bus - and I'm not asking anybody to do anything that I'm not doing myself."
But back in June, Mr Burnham announced plans to fast-track the new fare structure from September to help passengers with the cost of living crisis. Oldham council leader Amanda Chadderton, who is the cost of living lead for Greater Manchester, said the new fares could save passengers up to £25m.Speaking at a press conference in Manchester which she travelled to by tram, the Labour councillor said the move 'puts money back in people's pockets'.
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