A Helping Hand

With the rising cost of living putting pressure on people across the region, Transport for Greater Manchester and local authorities are lending a Helping Hand to those who are struggling.

Simple and clear low bus fares are now available – a year ahead of the launch of the first franchised Bee Network bus services – to make it easier for people to get around the city-region and support them with the increased cost of living.

TfGM also provides a wide range of concessionary and discounted travel options for people of all ages, including:

• Free bus travel for older people who qualify for a state pension, with the option of adding tram and train travel for an additional £10 a year
• Free and low-cost travel for people with disabilities
• Free bus travel for children under the age of five, with discounted fares and travel passes including igo cards and Our Pass offering discounted travel for school-aged children and young people
• Free travel for young people aged 18 to 21 who were previously in care
• A one-day family Metrolink travelcard offering unlimited off-peak travel for one to three children accompanied by one or two adults

To see the full range of tickets -- including concessions and discounted travel -- use TfGM's ticket and pass finder to find exactly what you need to get around Greater Manchester using public transport.

Contactless travel on Metrolink ensures you'll never pay more than the daily cap when you touch-in and touch-out, while the early bird bonus can save you even more money. Find out more about contactless travel on Metrolink.

Using smart cards, clipper tickets offer even more flexibility and cost saving for those who travel regularly but not every day. Find out more about Get me there.