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The Guardian World Tuesday 18 August 2026, 08:09 UTC By Yohannes Lowe 1 min read
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Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businessesDisabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel for free at all hours from April next year, the government has announced. Currently, disabled bus passes are valid for travel only on weekdays from 9.30am to 11pm unless local authorities fund an extension, as Greater Manchester did earlier this year when Andy Burnham was mayor.

Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businesses

Disabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel for free at all hours from April next year, the government has announced.

Currently, disabled bus passes are valid for travel only on weekdays from 9.30am to 11pm unless local authorities fund an extension, as Greater Manchester did earlier this year when Andy Burnham was mayor.

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