Our Bee Network vision articulates an end-to-end passenger experience based on the values of inclusivity, accessibility, affordability, reliability and sustainability. The Bee Network will be a high-quality passenger focused experience developed around strong values by and for the people of Greater Manchester that will offer increased opportunities to embed equalities into planning and decision making and tackle systemic inequalities. Meeting the transport needs of our residents, businesses and visitors is at the heart of our 2040 Transport Strategy with one of the principles being inclusivity and an ambition to develop a fully inclusive and affordable sustainable transport system for all.
Taking a codesign approach will provide a meaningful opportunity for GM’s diverse communities to influence planning and decision making through participation – a 'nothing about us without us’ approach – this is core to the ongoing development of the Bee Network.
Through the delivery of the Bee Network, Transport for Greater Manchester's role is changing. We’re moving from being a principally infrastructure focussed organisation to one that is a more inclusive and customer focussed. We will develop and deliver a network which puts people and places at its heart informed by a deep understanding of our residents and communities and their different transport needs. Bus franchising in particular, will provide us with the opportunity to create a truly inclusive network that addresses inequality.
The Independent Inequalities Commission published a report in March 2021 which identified transport as a key enabler to deliver the city region's economic, environmental and quality of life goals. This finding was re-iterated by the commission in their one year on report, which emphasised the need to go further and faster to address outstanding inequalities across Greater Manchester. Ensuring that transport is accessible and affordable is essential for the successful implementation of other wider policy programmes and policies.
In response to the Independent Inequalities Commission report, TfGM commissioned an independent equalities audit. This was carried out to assist in refreshing our equality objectives and the processes used to assess the impact of TfGM’s strategies, policies and processes. The independent review considered TfGM’s role as a transport provider, anchor organisation and employer.
Our objectives have been informed by the review, alongside wider data and insight and engagement with Greater Manchester representative groups. These objectives form the basis of our new Inclusion and Equalities Strategy, set out in full on the following pages.
Data and evidence
Monitoring performance
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Learn more about getting to Co-op Live
Travel included with Co-op Live tickets
Co-op Live ticket holders can travel on the tram and new city centre shuttle buses.
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Learn more about the Bee Network
Say yellow to the Bee Network
Buses in Oldham, Rochdale and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester joined the Bee Network on 24 March.
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Learn more about new Starling Bank Bikes
New sponsor: Starling Bank Bikes
We’re delighted to welcome Starling Bank on board as the new sponsors of our bike hire scheme.
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Find full details of the bus routes, ticket fares and timetables
Manchester City Matchday Buses
We've teamed up with Manchester City to launch a large-scale bus trial helping fans from across Greater Manchester and nearby areas to travel to and from the Etihad Stadium on a matchday.
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Rate your journey
Rate your journey
We want to hear your views to help us deliver a better Bee Network for Greater Manchester.
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Find out about planned works on the tram
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
Visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works could affect your journeys.
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Learn more about getting to Co-op Live
Travel included with Co-op Live tickets
Co-op Live ticket holders can travel on the tram and new city centre shuttle buses.
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Learn more about new Starling Bank Bikes
New sponsor: Starling Bank Bikes
We’re delighted to welcome Starling Bank on board as the new sponsors of our bike hire scheme.
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Rate your journey
Rate your journey
We want to hear your views to help us deliver a better Bee Network for Greater Manchester.
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Learn more about the Bee Network
Say yellow to the Bee Network
Buses in Oldham, Rochdale and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester joined the Bee Network on 24 March.
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Find full details of the bus routes, ticket fares and timetables
Manchester City Matchday Buses
We've teamed up with Manchester City to launch a large-scale bus trial helping fans from across Greater Manchester and nearby areas to travel to and from the Etihad Stadium on a matchday.
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Find out about planned works on the tram
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
Visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works could affect your journeys.