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Metro Mayors Gain Transport Powers to Boost Economy

11/6/2025

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  • Metro mayors in England's six largest city regions will gain powers next year to integrate public transport, enabling 1.2 million more residents to reach city centers within 30 minutes.
  • A Centre for Cities report estimates that improved transport could boost the national economy by £17.4 billion annually.
  • The report also recommends high-impact interventions—bus franchising and aligned timetables—and local revenue tools to fund transport and support housing growth.