Starting from September 2023, Greater Manchester will have local control over our bus network. For the first time since 1986, we will be responsible for decisions about where buses run, how often and at what times.
Over time, local control of our buses will deliver a number of benefits for passengers:
Simpler fares and ticketing
You will be able to use your tickets on all Greater Manchester’s buses and hop-on and hop-off between services.
There will be a simple fare structure, so you will always know how much your journey will cost and will pay no more than a certain amount for daily journeys.
Simple travel information
Bee Network buses will have better, easier to understand on-board travel information. So people will know where they are going and where they need to get off. This will make them much more accessible for visually impaired people.
There will also be a new app for travel information and customer support – making it easier to get around and get help when you need it.
Buses for all
It means every bus will be accessible to all.
We will ensure all vehicles can be used by everyone so you can be sure you can get on and use your local bus.
Joined up services
Local control allows for more joined-up planning between buses and other transport options, such as tram or bike. This will mean passengers can change between buses and trams, or buses and cycling or walking – making your journey quick and easy from your door to wherever you need to go.
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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.
-
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.