From September 2023, bus services across Greater Manchester will start to be brought under local control.
Before then, you might start to see some buses turning yellow.
For now, there are no major changes to bus services and standards in Greater Manchester. The only change you might see is a splash of yellow.
The first bus services will come under local control in Wigan and Bolton, as well of parts of Salford, Manchester and Bury.
In the meantime, if you have any issues, continue to get in touch with your usual bus operator. You can find their contact details here.
We’ll keep you posted on any changes.

Bringing buses back under local control
Buses are being brought under local control which means that buses will be run for you, the passenger, as part of a joined up public transport network, the Bee Network.
Bee Network buses will be introduced gradually between 24 September 2023 and January 2025.
Local control of buses means that we will be able to plan services with:
- Simpler fares and ticketing, and a price cap so no one pays more than they need to.
- Modern, attractive, accessible, low emission buses.
- World class safety and customer service standards.
- Real time information at your fingertips.
Find out more about Bee Network buses:

Better buses
From September 2023, we start to have more control over our bus network. That means we will be responsible for decisions about where buses run, how often and at what times.

Low bus fares
Make the most of lower bus fares. Single journeys cost £2 for adults and £1 for children. A day of unlimited travel costs £5 for adults and £2.50 for children.

Timeline for better buses
Because of the size of the bus network, and the scale of change, improvements will be made in phases from September 2023 through to January 2025.
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Find out more about your yellow buses
Say yellow to your buses
Your Bee Network is arriving from September. But you'll see yellow buses from April.
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Find your best value ticket
“The transport connections are really good”
Find the best value Metrolink or bus ticket for you.
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Visit the planned improvement works page
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines and stops in 2023. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
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Visit the Business Portal
Discover the Business Portal
Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
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Find out more about Local Link
Book a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
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Take part in the consultation
Bus service permits consultation
Have your say on TfGM’s proposed permit application process.
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Find out more about your yellow buses
Say yellow to your buses
Your Bee Network is arriving from September. But you'll see yellow buses from April.
-
Visit the planned improvement works page
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines and stops in 2023. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
-
Find out more about Local Link
Book a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
-
Find your best value ticket
“The transport connections are really good”
Find the best value Metrolink or bus ticket for you.
-
Visit the Business Portal
Discover the Business Portal
Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
-
Take part in the consultation
Bus service permits consultation
Have your say on TfGM’s proposed permit application process.