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Bus services across the UK look set to be brought back under public control after Manchester becomes the first to take its fleet out of private hands

Related Topics: Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester

Bus services are across the UK could be set to be brought back under public control after Manchester became the first to take its fleet out of private hands.

Following decades of 'wild west' privatisation, plans are reportedly in motion to allow local authorities to have power over setting bus routes and fares.

Areas which are looking to adopt the changes include West Yorkshire, where a consultation will end in a month - with a decision to be made in March.

Greater Manchester was the first English region to take back ownership of its bus public transport services.