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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Joseph Timan

Bus bosses say Leigh Guided Busway is getting better after criticism

Transport bosses say they are addressing issues with the Leigh Guided Busway after the 'flagship' bus service came under criticism last month. Passengers have been complaining of long waits and limited services.

Extra buses have been added to address issues in Ellenbrook, but congestion caused by roadworks on the A6 in Salford is still slowing down the service. It comes as the V2, which runs from Atherton to Manchester via Tyldesley and Salford, remains as a reduced service compared to before the pandemic.

However, speaking at a bus services committee on Friday (October 7), Wigan councillor John Vickers said it should be brought back to pre-Covid levels. He said: "This was put forward as a flagship provision.

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