Heidi Alexander: “Before the Senator from Maine speaks, I thank the Senator from Ohio for his generous comments. I defer to the Senator…”

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.

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

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.

For years, we've heard stories of Avanti underperforming, with passengers left paying the price. Enough is enough.