Transport for Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester has launched a new scheme to make becoming a #BeeNetwork bus driver a more attractive long-term and flexible career. The Licence for Greater Manchester (LfGM) will ensure drivers do not have to go on the starter rate of pay when changing between operators – as has traditionally been the case – in a bid to encourage a new generation of drivers to get behind the wheel. Find out more: https://bit.ly/42tY73T

A new pedestrian bridge will pave the way for the transformation of Bury Interchange into Greater Manchester’s first operationally carbon-neutral transport hub. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4jsacxA

Care leavers in Greater Manchester aged 18-25 can now access free bus travel across GM - previously this was only available up to age 21. 🚌😊 Half-price off-peak and weekend tram travel along with exclusive offers, events and discounts is also available via the care leavers pass. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4jlwkJM

🚨 We're Not Messing Around 🚨 TfGM, working with the TravelSafe Partnership are committed to making public transport safer for everyone. That’s why we’ve today launched "We’re Not Messing Around" - a new campaign to tackle antisocial behavior and crime across the Bee Network. The campaign aims to: 🔹 Deter antisocial behavior by highlighting the real consequences of disruptive actions 🔹 Reassure young passengers that we’re taking steps to keep them safe 🔹 Empower the public to report incidents and access support via Greater Manchester Police LiveChat

This week Mayor Andy Burnham visited Manchester Airport to look how our newly integrated #BeeNetwork is going to change the visitor experience for people arriving into the city-region and how tap and go is going to make it easier for them to get around. 

Hear from Dame Sarah Storey following the announcement that 300 new e-bikes will be added to the Starling Bank Bike hire fleet this Spring. This means more than half of Greater Manchester’s bike hire fleet will be electric by summer 2025. Read more: https://bit.ly/3FVvlBr

Greater Manchester leaders are calling for more local control over rail services - unlocking better passenger experiences, growth, and a true ‘London-style’ transport system via the #BeeNetwork. Read more: https://bit.ly/425WAku

Join Mayor Andy Burnham for a Monday morning commute using contactless tap and go seamlessly on bus and tram with the #BeeNetwork. No tickets. No fuss. Just tap and go. 🚌🚎 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ej3YE_Cs

Change Day has arrived! 🚌 🚊 Contactless tap and go across Bee Network buses and trams is here. Find out more: https://bit.ly/42f9H2X

You can now get unlimited bus and tram travel from £2.75 a day with a new multi-modal annual ticket. 🚌🚃 Spread payments monthly or annually – at no extra cost – with your local Credit Union. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4kSRTDa