The London Lite Bus Revolution: Can Burnham's Model Save UK Transport? Andy Burnham's vision for transport reform has sparked renewed interest in his work on Greater Manchester's buses.
His approach focuses on public control through franchising bus services, prioritizing the needs of residents over profit margins.
This shift in mindset is notable given the history of deregulation, which created a "wild west" environment where private companies exploited lucrative routes while abandoning less profitable services.