Please note that following the removal of social distancing restrictions, duplicate bus services in place during the last academic year are no longer in operation. From September, students using public transport will be required to use the commercial network - as they did before the pandemic.
You should also note TfGM’s dedicated Yellow School Bus services will continue to operate without a pass system for the upcoming academic year.
Students travelling by public transport should note the latest safety guidance:
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You must wear a face covering if you are using the Metrolink network, bus stations or interchanges or using Ring and Ride services - unless under 11 or exempt for another reason
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You are expected to wear a face covering when using buses and trains or using taxis and private hire vehicles
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Where possible open windows to maintain fresh air flow and ventilation
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Clean your hands frequently by washing with soap and water or using hand sanitiser
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Use contactless payment if you can
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Consider walking or cycling, particularly for short trips
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Please be kind and consider fellow passengers when travelling on public transport
School travel advice
Read our handy tips and travel advice to help children and students get to and from school on time (and make sure they don’t get a detention for being late!)
School bus services and timetables
We subsidise more than 300 dedicated school services and run a fleet of hybrid-electric Yellow School Buses.
Tickets and passes
Find out more information about tickets and passes and which is most suited to your needs.
Cycling and walking to school
If you’ve started or would like to start cycling or walking the school run, we have lots of support and tips.
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Find out which lines will be affectedMetrolink improvement works
In January, February and March 2022, planned improvement works will take place on Metrolink. These works will affect various different lines in the opening months of the new year.
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Use the online checker to see if your vehicle is affected.Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone coming soon
The Greater Manchester-wide Clean Air Zone is being introduced on 30 May 2022. Private cars, motorbikes and mopeds are NOT included, but some other polluting vehicles are.
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Use the online checker to see if your vehicle is affected.
Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone coming soon
The Greater Manchester-wide Clean Air Zone is being introduced on 30 May 2022. Private cars, motorbikes and mopeds are NOT included, but some other polluting vehicles are.
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Find out which lines will be affected
Metrolink improvement works
In January, February and March 2022, planned improvement works will take place on Metrolink. These works will affect various different lines in the opening months of the new year.