Latest Manchester News
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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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Strikes to Cause Major Disruption Across Metroline Manchester Services
Roughly 1,000 Unite members working at Metroline Manchester have begun striking today following a breakdown of negotiations around pay.
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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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Further Improvements Planned for Greater Manchester's Bee Network
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is proposing further improvements: new night buses, a new daytime service, and increased frequency.
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Bee Network Influences Travel Trends Across Greater Manchester
A new report has found that Great Manchester's Bee Network is beginning to influence travel trends across the region.
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Greater Manchester's Bus Priority Schemes See Improved Travel Times and Safety
A new report has highlighted the impact of Greater Manchester’s 122 million GBP Bus Priority Programme, now integrated into the Bee Network.
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New LiveChat Safety Service Launching on Bee Network
Bee Network passengers will soon receive access to a new, dedicated chat service aimed at receiving customer concerns whilst in transit.
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Bee Network Launches 'Licence for Greater Manchester' for Bus Drivers
A new initiative aimed at improving job flexibility and retention for bus drivers has been introduced for Greater Manchester’s Bee Network.
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Contactless Tap and Go Payments Launch on Greater Manchester's Bee Network
Greater Manchester has introduced an integrated ‘tap and go’ contactless payment system across its Bee Network bus and tram services.
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New Bee Network Map Displays High-Frequency Bus and Tram Routes
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has unveiled a new map of the Bee Network's high-frequency bus and tram services.
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The Buzz Behind UK Bus Franchising
With Greater Manchester’s Bee Network spearheading change, could franchising be the answer to improving UK bus services?
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Capped Contactless Payments Expand to Greater Manchester's Bee Network Buses
From 23 March, passengers in Greater Manchester will be able to travel seamlessly on Bee Network buses and trams with contactless payments.
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network to Make Further Service Improvements
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network has reached 100 million bus journeys, with more improvements for AI-recommended routes now in the pipeline.
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Bee Network Aims to Be UK’s First Carbon-Neutral Transport Network
TfGM is seeking a long-term green energy agreement to power the Bee Network, which aims to be the UK’s first carbon-neutral transport networ…
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network to Launch Annual Bus and Tram Ticket
Bee Network passengers will soon benefit from a new annual ticket, allowing unlimited travel on buses and trams in Greater Manchester.
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Greater Manchester to Invest £86 Million into a Cleaner Region
The Government has confirmed the implementation of a new, locally-led £86 million scheme to clean up air in Greater Manchester.
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Our Pass Provides Free Bus Travel for Young People on Bee Network
As part of Greater Manchester's Bee Network, the region is providing free bus travel for 16 to 18-year-olds through the Our Pass offering.
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network Enhances Bus Accessibility
Greater Manchester's transition to the franchised Bee Network is helping to make public transport more accessible and inclusive.
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Metroline Expands to Greater Manchester for Bee Network Services
Metroline has begun operating Bee Network services in Greater Manchester, marking the company’s first expansion outside London.