Transport for Greater Manchester

On Thursday 24th July, we were proud to host the Greater Manchester Bee Network Committee for the first time at our offices at 2 Piccadilly Place.   The Committee - made up of representatives from the Mayor, GMCA, and all 10 GM local authorities - plays a vital role in shaping the future of transport across Greater Manchester. With decision-making powers on funding, policy, and network changes, their work is central to delivering the Bee Network vision.   Chaired by Cllr Eammon O’Brien, Leader of Bury Council, the meeting covered: The 18–21 discounted fare scheme A proposed Lane Rental Scheme to better manage roadworks Approval of new night bus services for Bury and Rochdale Funding for key transport infrastructure projects A statement from Vernon Everitt (read by Steve Warrener) on the recent Eccles bus incident   Before the meeting, members toured our Operational Control Centre, led by Maggie Carter, Head of Network Development and Implementation. They saw first-hand how our integrated, multi-agency approach keeps Greater Manchester moving - especially during major events like the recent Oasis gigs at Heaton Park.   A big thank you to everyone who made the day a success!

Calling all Greater Manchester businesses and employers! At Transport for Greater Manchester, we’re keen to understand how you feel about the Bee Network and how we can better support your workforce to choose public transport and active travel. Businesses play a vital role in creating a greener, more prosperous city-region and your insights are essential. Whether it’s opportunities or challenges, your feedback helps shape the advice and support we offer to help you embrace sustainable travel. It only takes around 10 minutes to share your views and we’re listening. Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4kCr3OD

More than 10 million ‘tap and go’ journeys have been made on #BeeNetwork buses in just four months. 🚌 Read more: https://bit.ly/4lBquFv

Calling all Greater Manchester businesses and employers! At Transport for Greater Manchester, we’re keen to understand how you feel about the Bee Network and how we can better support your workforce to choose public transport and active travel. Businesses play a vital role in creating a greener, more prosperous city-region and your insights are essential. Whether it’s opportunities or challenges, your feedback helps shape the advice and support we offer to help you embrace sustainable travel. It only takes around 10 minutes to share your views and we’re listening. Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4kCr3OD

More than 80,000 journeys were made on #BeeNetwork trams and shuttle buses as fans headed to Oasis’ homecoming gigs this weekend. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3TAwWk3

Meet Harvey, a 19-year-old apprentice who has been building #BeeNetwork buses in Rochdale. These smaller buses are essential for people getting around, especially on local estates where bigger buses sometimes can't reach.    This week, a new Greater Manchester Strategy was launched, setting out a vision for the next decade to create a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life.    An important part of this is a Bee Network that will make it even easier to get around, connecting every community like never before and Harvey takes pride in playing his part in this.   #TogetherWeAreGM

More night buses, a new #BeeNetwork service and improved frequency across several routes are being proposed to help boost growth, increase passenger numbers and support the night-time economy across Greater Manchester. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4lozfTv

In a big bus boost for younger, older and disabled people in Greater Manchester, around 150,000 18–21-year-olds will benefit from half price #BeeNetwork bus travel, better connecting them to work, training or education opportunities. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3TsxE2G

Today marks the launch of No More Flowers, our latest campaign with Safer Roads GM, designed to raise awareness of the real risks and irreversible consequences of speeding. Every year, far too many lives are lost or changed forever on our roads. Behind every set of flowers tied to a lamp post is a family, a friend, a community left grieving. And too often, these tragedies happen because someone was driving too fast. This campaign takes a new approach. Instead of speaking only to the most at-risk drivers (young males aged 20–29), we’re calling on those who influence them: mothers, parents, and drivers aged 40+ across Greater Manchester. Our goal is to spark conversations, to change perceptions, and ultimately, to save lives. Because it’s not about slowing down a little - it’s about ensuring that no more lives are lost, and no more flowers are needed at the roadside. 🌸 You’ll see this brought to life with floral installations in Manchester city centre, Bolton and Oldham, serving as powerful reminders of what’s at stake. https://lnkd.in/eUxsx4zN

It’s six months since all buses in Greater Manchester came back under public control with the #BeeNetwork. 🚌 And what a journey it’s been so far…