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Today we’re giving local leaders more power to shape transport in their community.

Everyone deserves to enjoy their summer holiday without delays – which is why we are doing all we can to help travellers get through these new EU security checks as smoothly as possible.

We'll start getting rid of the dreaded 'ironing board seats' so passengers can enjoy comfier, more pleasant journeys on some of Britain's busiest commuter routes.

Not only are we lowering costs for the summer, the £2 bus fare cap will help all passengers get to where they need to for less.