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Bus boom as new £2 fares 'lead to 1.5m extra passengers' in three months

A new report says people's 'horizons' have been opened as they can travel as much as they want, to more places more often

Manchester Evening News · Mar 9, 2023

Landmark £5m bridge to cross valley between Oldham and Tameside approved

The nearly 128 metre-long bridge will stand higher than six double-decker buses

Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023

Work on final stage of Manchester to Chorlton Walking and Cycleway set to begin

It will form part of the Bee Network with more than 1,800 miles of routes and 400 miles of Dutch-style segregated bike lanes

Manchester Evening News · Feb 6, 2023

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'It's quicker going to Blackpool on the National Express than going from Bolton to Salford by bus'

Dozens of bus services across Greater Manchester are set to be cut in April, months before mayor Andy Burnham starts to take control of the network. But passengers say services are already poor with waits lasting more than two hours, while transport bosses warn that some uncertainty is 'inevitable' over…

Manchester Evening News · Jan 21, 2023

Andy Burnham WILL run for third term as Greater Manchester mayor - but won't rule out Labour leadership bid

"I feel I know a lot of the changes this country needs"

Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023

Major changes coming to Leigh Guided Busway for 2023

The new contract holders will be in place from September 2023

Manchester Evening News · Dec 30, 2022

Details of the first buses under public control in Greater Manchester revealed

All buses in Wigan and Bolton will be franchised from September

Manchester Evening News · Dec 23, 2022

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Andy Burnham calls for London-style public transport for Manchester

The Mayor of Greater Manchester said discussions were on-going with the Government about integrating train services with bus, trams and bikes.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022

Nearly £1m of cycling and walking schemes which would see some roads closed to cars to go to consultation

Three schemes are being proposed by the council for roads in Droylsden, Stalybridge and Audenshaw

Manchester Evening News · Dec 6, 2022

As the nights draw in, women and girls in Manchester feel a familiar sense of dread

"You get to know where is safe and where isn't"

Manchester Evening News · Oct 23, 2022

Manchester's worst-ever roads for traffic and pollution revealed

The MEN takes a deep dive on the region's worst spots for tailbacks

Manchester Evening News · Oct 8, 2022

'He can't afford it': Tory mayor questions Andy Burnham's vision for London-style bus system

Ben Houchen accused Greater Manchester mayor of having power without responsibility

Manchester Evening News · Oct 5, 2022

The Mancunian Way: The Bankers' Budget

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Friday September 23, 2022.

Manchester Evening News · Sep 23, 2022

Liam Gallagher being lined up for new bus announcements, jokes Andy Burnham

The mayor was asked whether announcements on his new Bee Network buses will be made in Mancunian accents

Manchester Evening News · Sep 22, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Sep 22, 2022

Yellow buses, weekly fare caps and better policing: Andy Burnham's Bee Network unveiled

The first new buses will be rolled out next September

Manchester Evening News · Sep 4, 2022

Why the new bus fares coming in TODAY ‘won’t make a difference’ for many – and some will pay more

Single fares and day tickets will be capped, but many regular bus passengers will not benefit from this 'first step' towards Andy Burnham's Bee Network which starts on Sunday, September 4

Manchester Evening News · Aug 8, 2022

Fears Stockport bus services could be ‘devastated’ if rescue plan fails

In Stockport, nine routes are earmarked for the chop, while a further five would operate at a reduced frequency.

Manchester Evening News · Aug 4, 2022

The 'iconic' colours that will mark Greater Manchester's new 'Bee Network' buses

You won't be able to miss them

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Manchester Evening News · Jul 29, 2022

Cheaper fares, electric buses and buying depots agreed by Greater Manchester's leaders

But bus companies have still not signed up to the deal

Manchester Evening News · Jul 25, 2022

A huge £5m bridge could be built between Oldham and Tameside

It would link Oldham and Ashton-under-Lyne and provide views across the Medlock Valley

Manchester Evening News · Jul 25, 2022

'Brilliant news for the people of Greater Manchester': Judge dismisses appeal against Andy Burnham's major bus reforms

"This is brilliant news for the people of Greater Manchester"

Manchester Evening News · Jun 23, 2022

Council leader becomes chairman of Greater Manchester transport committee

Coun Andrew Western won a vote to take up the position this week and will head up the committee’s preparation for the biggest change to transport in the city region for more than 30 years.

Manchester Evening News · Jun 16, 2022

Bus passenger fares to be capped at £2 a journey or £5 a day from September as Greater Manchester reform is fast-tracked

Andy Burnham has brought forward the planned changes by a year

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