Latest Bee Network News
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TfGM to Improve Bee Network Accessibility with Help of Disabled Passengers
TfGM has invited disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions to share their lived experiences with the DDRG.
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TfGM to Build New Electric Bus Depot in Stockport
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has revealed plans for a brand-new fully electric bus depot in Stockport.
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125 Additional Electric Buses to Enter Service on Bee Network
An additional set of 125 electric buses are destined for operation on Greater Manchester's Bee Network following a new order from Wrightbus.
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Nearly 600 Bee Network Drivers Balloted to Strike Over Pay
Almost 600 Bee Network drivers employed by Go North West in Bolton, Denton, Heywood and Wigan are set to be balloted for strike action.
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UK: Work Begins on New Travel Hub in Tyldesley
Work is set to begin on a new travel hub in Tyldesley that will grant local passengers easier access to the Bee Network.
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Survey Indicates Major Improvements in Passenger Satisfaction Under Bee Network
A national survey has found that passenger satisfaction across Greater Manchester has risen sharply under the Bee Network.
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Every Greater Manchester Borough to Get Bee Network Night Bus Service
All ten boroughs of Greater Manchester are set to receive night bus services under the latest package of improvements to the Bee Network.
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Greater Manchester Orders 55 Electric Wrightbus Buses for Bee Network
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has confirmed an order for 55 electric Wrightbus buses to join the Bee Network.
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Bee Network to Improve Key Bus Corridor in Salford
Transport for Greater Manchester and Salford City Council have published plans to improve public transport in Salford under the Bee Network.
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Bee Network Launches All-Electric 30 Service in Salford
A new all electric Bee Network bus service has begun in Salford, connecting the city region with a number of retail and economic hubs.
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TfGM Lifts Restrictions on Concessionary Bus Passes for Older & Disabled People
TfGM has announced the permanent lifting of its 9:30 restrictions for the use of concessionary bus passes by older and disabled people.
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Bee Network Buses to Run Full Services on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
TfGM has confirmed that, for the very-first time, the city-region will receive a full bus service on both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
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Bee Network Expands in Salford with New Electric Bus Route
Greater Manchester is marking a year of locally controlled buses with a series of improvements, including a new bus route in Salford.
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£65 Million Funding Boost Pledged for Electric Bee Network Buses
A new funding boost of £65 million has been pledged to bring 220 additional electric buses to Greater Manchester's Bee Network.
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TfGM Advises Passengers to Plan Ahead for Bonfire Night Disruption
TfGM is urging passengers to plan ahead as a number of major events are set to take place across the city tomorrow night (05 November 2025).
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A Blueprint For Bus Success - Learnings From The Bee Network
Manchester’s Bee Network is transforming bus travel through data, digital integration, and passenger-first design.
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Bee Network Strikes Called Off Following 'Excellent' Pay Deal
Planned strikes by Unite members working for Stagecoach and Metroline on the Bee Network staff have officially been called off.
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Bee Network Services to See Severe Disruption Due to Strike
Unite has announced a co-ordinated strike in Greater Manchester this month, with Bee Network services set to see severe disruption.
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Bee Network Opens Applications for 18-21 Bus Pass
TfGM has opened applications for a new bus pass granting young people aged 18-21 half price travel on the Bee Network.
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Additional Buses, Cheaper Travel and New 24-Hour Services Announced for Bee Network
A series of major updates have been announced for Greater Manchester's Bee Network, two years on from the project's initial inception.
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Greater Manchester to Invest £30 Million in Bee Network Upgrades
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has confirmed that more than 30 million GBP will be invested in Greater Manchester’s Bee Network.
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Bee Network Trial to Offer Free Bus Travel for Older & Disabled Passengers
A new pilot is aiming to provide free round-the-clock bus travel for 400,000 older and disabled people in Greater Manchester.
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Bee Network Supports Cleaner Air in Greater Manchester
Air quality in Greater Manchester continues to improve, supported by ongoing investment in cleaner public transport through the Bee Network.
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Bee Network Sees Over 10 Million Tap and Go Journeys
Manchester's Bee Network has seen more than 10 million 'tap and go' journeys since the payment method's introduction on 24 March.