Labour leader Ed Miliband has unveiled a plan to devolve public transport powers to city and county regions.

Under the proposals, local authorities would be able to set the right bus routes and have fairer fares, while they would also be able to integrate their transport services to help working people and businesses in their areas. 

This would give regions similar powers to regulate their bus services as those in London, where devolved powers have been hailed as a big success.

The party's plans involve the transfer of £30 billion of funding over five years and the setting up of a new English Regional Cabinet Committee chaired by the prime minister, attended by relevant secretaries of state and leaders from major city and county regions.

"Bus services and public transport should be the arteries that keep our regional economics moving, our roads less clogged with cars, and working people travelling to where businesses need them," Mr Miliband said.