Burnham confirms West Midlands to take public control of local bus network – UK politics live

Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed that the UK government and West Midlands Combined Authority are taking direct control of the region's bus network, according to The Guardian. The move comes after National Express indicated it would leave the market, threatening thousands of jobs. Burnham called the arrangement 'absolutely massive' and said it would protect employment in the region's public transit.

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