VIDEO: Nigerian ‘London Bus aunty’ meets UK PM in viral bus fare campaign

Bemi Orojuogun, a Nigerian-born mental health nurse and social media personality widely known as 'London Bus Aunty,' has featured alongside the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Andy Burnham in a video announcing a nationwide £2 cap on bus fares in England. The video, shared by Burnham on his Instagram page, has quickly gained traction, celebrating Orojuogun's growing influence as a prominent London content creator.

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For too long, people said it’s not possible to reduce bus fares. Well, we showed everybody in Greater Manchester that it is possible. And today, I’m taking the £2 fare cap national.

In the viral clip, Prime Minister Burnham introduced Orojuogun, stating, "Who better, though, to endorse this policy than a special guest…" He highlighted his success in implementing a similar £2 fare cap in Greater Manchester and announced its expansion nationwide. Orojuogun humorously responded to the Prime Minister, "Oh, Prime Minister, you’re stealing my job!" before endorsing the policy, "It’s a fantastic idea. Thank you so much, Prime Minister."

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Who better, though, to endorse this policy than a special guest…

Burnham, who playfully rebranded himself as 'Bus Andy' in response to Orojuogun's post, expressed his enthusiasm for the policy's endorsement. This collaboration signifies a notable achievement for Orojuogun, whose distinctive videos celebrating London's iconic red double-decker buses have transformed her from a social media personality into an internationally recognized influencer. Her content has garnered over 200,000 followers on TikTok and more than 20,000 on Instagram, leading to collaborations with various organizations, including Transport for London and the London Mayor's office.

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Oh, Prime Minister, you’re stealing my job!