Public services in Northern Ireland will receive a small amount of additional money because Prime Minister Andy Burnham has frozen bus fares in England. The exact amount will not be known until the Autumn Budget, but it is likely to be around £10m to £15m.
As is normal, Stormont ministers will not be required to spend the money on public transport. Under the rules of devolution funding, local ministers set their own policies and priorities.
How did the England bus fare cap begin?
A bus fare cap in England was first introduced by the Conservative government in 2023.
Why is Translink under pressure?
Earlier this month Translink, Northern Ireland's public transport company, said it would have to make cuts to services due to budget pressures.
It has launched a public consultation on the proposals, which will run until the end of September. Translink said there were
very real financial pressures facing public transport, driven by rising costs and a reduction in funding.
Earlier this month Translink, Northern Ireland's public transport company, said it would have to make cut services due to budget pressures.
It has launched a public consultation on the proposals which will run until the end of September.
Translink said there were
very real financial pressures facing public transport, driven by rising costs and a reduction in funding.
Public services in Northern Ireland will get a small amount of additional money as a result of the Prime Minister Andy Burnham's decision to freeze bus fares in England.
The exact amount will not be known until the Autumn Budget but is likely to be around £10m to £15m.
As is normal Stormont ministers will not be obliged to spend the money on public transport.
The rules of devolution funding mean local ministers set their own policies and priorities.
A bus fare cap in England was first introduced by the Conservative government in 2023.
Key Facts
- Northern Ireland is expected to receive around £10m to £15m, though the exact amount will not be known until the Autumn Budget.
- Stormont ministers will not be obliged to spend the money on public transport.
- Translink says it faces
