Are you happy about Andy Burnham's bus reforms victory?

Yesterday saw a major victory for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham after judges quashed a bus operator's appeal against his planned bus reforms.

Bus operator Rotala, who own Diamond Bus, had appealed a judge's initial ruling to give the go ahead to Burnham's reforms earlier this year.

But with the Court of Appeal unanimously rejecting the appeal from Rotala, we want to know if you agree with Burnham's plans for bus reform.

Let us know what you think in our comments section.

Burnham labelled the decision as 'brilliant news for the people of Greater Manchester', with his franchising system which will see buses come under public ownership set to be rolled out across the whole of Manchester by the end of 2023.

This follows plans to put a cap on bus fares at £2 for a single and £5 for a day ticket by this September.

Some have already reacted positively to the news, with one person commenting: "Excellent news and about time too."

Another person also commented: "Well done Andy B, keep on fighting the good fight the whole of Manchester is behind you," while someone else labelled it as a "victory for Greater Manchester residents".

One reader also added: "Fantastic news! Hopefully all other areas will follow suit."

Do you think the reforms are a victory for the residents of Greater Manchester? Let us know what you think in our comments section.

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