Latest Manchester News
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Greater Manchester Returns All Buses to Public Control Under Bee Network
As of 6 January 2025, Greater Manchester has officially transitioned all bus services back to public control.
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network Set to Introduce Simpler Fares
Greater Manchester has confirmed details of its new fare structure for Bee Network buses, with all services coming under local control.
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Greater Manchester Reveals Next Steps for Bee Network
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has presented the next steps for its bus franchising programme under the Bee Network.
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Mellor Displays Bee Network Bus at Euro Bus Expo
At Euro Bus Expo, British bus manufacturer, Mellor, is displaying a Strata LF bus produced for Greater Manchester's franchised Bee Network.
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Greater Manchester Readies Fleet for Bee Network Takeover
Greater Manchester is preparing to take full control of its bus network, with a fleet of Bee Network buses set to launch on 5 January 2025.
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Bee Network Launches First New Bus Route in Wigan
The Bee Network has introduced its first new bus service in Greater Manchester, connecting Wigan with the Middlebrook retail park.
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Bee Network Celebrates First Year with Record Passenger Numbers
A year ago, Greater Manchester’s Bee Network became the first area in nearly 40 years to bring buses back under local control.
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Bee Network Awards Final Round of Contracts in Greater Manchester
Diamond Bus and Go North West have been awarded contracts to run school bus services in the final phase of the Bee Network rollout.
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TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officers Rolled Out in Greater Manchester
The Bee Network is rolling out increased TSEO presence on its buses, as part of the government’s anti-social behaviour commitments.
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UK: First Bus Completes Upgrade at Rochdale Bus Depot
First Bus has completed a 750,000 GBP investment at its Rochdale bus depot to enhance maintenance practices for its Bee Network fleet.
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Transport for Greater Manchester to Launch Bee Network Night Buses
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is launching a 24-hour transport pilot to provide night bus services within its Bee Network.
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Greater Manchester to Use AI to Enhance Bee Network Buses
Transport for Greater Manchester has partnered with CitySwift to deploy AI technology to improve the performance of Bee Network buses.
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UK Government to Deliver "Bus Revolution"
The UK's new Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh has kickstarted a planned "bus revolution" with a visit to Greater Manchester.
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Greater Manchester Presents Latest Bee Network Transport Plans
Transport for Greater Manchester has unveiled its latest transport plans as part of its Bee Network initiative.
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Manchester Selects Final Operators for Bee Network Bus Services
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has contracted Metroline, Stagecoach, Diamond Bus and Go North West to run Bee Network bus service…
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UK Government Updates Bus Franchising Guidance
The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) has updated its bus franchising guidance to reflect Greater Manchester's recent experience.
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Second Phase of Bee Network Launches in Greater Manchester
In the second phase of the Bee Network, bus services in Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Salford and north Manchester are now under local control.
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New Journey Planner Launched for Manchester's Bee Network
A journey planner and live bus tracker have been added to the Bee Network app as Transport for Greater Manchester launches phase two of bus …
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Bee Network Buses Commence Service in Bolton and Wigan
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has rolled out a new fleet of Bee Network buses in Bolton and Wigan.
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Go North West and First Manchester to Operate Bee Network School Buses
Go North West and First Manchester have been awarded contracts to operate school bus services for Greater Manchester's Bee Network.
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Alexander Dennis Produces First Bee Network Buses for Greater Manchester
Alexander Dennis has handed over the first five of 100 electric double-decker Bee Network buses to the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
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Stagecoach and Vision to Run Bee Network School Services in Greater Manchester
TfGM has awarded Bee Network contracts to Stagecoach and Vision for school services in Wigan, Bolton and Salford and Bury.
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First Branded Bee Network Bus Deployed in Greater Manchester
The first Bee Network-branded bus has entered service on the number 8 route connecting Bolton and Manchester city centre.
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Transport for Greater Manchester Trials Real-Time Bus Information Boards
Transport for Greater Manchester is installing real-time bus information in locations such as the city centre and NHS hospitals.