The facts
- Motorbikes make up only one per cent of vehicles on the road. But 20 per cent of people killed or seriously injured in road collisions are motorcyclists.
- Motorcyclists are 40 times more likely to die on the road than car drivers.
- Around 15 per cent of motorcyclists are young people, but they make up nearly 40 per cent of motorbike casualties.
Safety training
By improving your riding skills, and using the right protective gear, you can be safer on the road, enjoy being on your bike, and qualify for cheaper insurance.
Whether you’re newly qualified, returning to your bike or been riding for years, you can learn new techniques, or break bad habits.
And it’s not expensive. You can join a in a BikeSafe workshop with theory presentations and observed rides or Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) group, get lessons with an expert, and book an advanced riding test from around £100 - or less for young riders.
Find out more
See more road safety initiatives, and find more professional or voluntary training opportunities in Greater Manchester through the ‘Ride Safe Back Safe’ organisation, run by motorcyclists for motorcyclists.
See advice from the government about motorbike safety
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More information on the new single bus journey faresGet on board with new low bus fares
From September 4, a single bus journey will be no more than £2 for an adult and £1 for a child
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Visit the planned improvement works pagePlanned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines throughout 2022. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
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Find out more about the Cycle Hire sponsorship opportunitySponsorship opportunity for GM Cycle Hire
Are you a brand interested in playing a key role in Greater Manchester’s first publicly operated, self-service, 24/7 cycle hire scheme?
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Visit the free travel scheme pageFree travel for 48 hours for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester
To help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Greater Manchester, Metrolink tram services, rail services and the majority of bus and coach services in the region are being provided free of charge.
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Visit the Bee Active websiteBee Active this summer
Enter your postcode into our interactive map to see where you can get on foot or by bike in 15 mins.
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Learn more about the dogs on trams pilotDogs on trams pilot
You can travel with your dog on Metrolink as part of a trial
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More information on the new single bus journey fares
Get on board with new low bus fares
From September 4, a single bus journey will be no more than £2 for an adult and £1 for a child
-
Find out more about the Cycle Hire sponsorship opportunity
Sponsorship opportunity for GM Cycle Hire
Are you a brand interested in playing a key role in Greater Manchester’s first publicly operated, self-service, 24/7 cycle hire scheme?
-
Visit the Bee Active website
Bee Active this summer
Enter your postcode into our interactive map to see where you can get on foot or by bike in 15 mins.
-
Visit the planned improvement works page
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines throughout 2022. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
-
Visit the free travel scheme page
Free travel for 48 hours for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester
To help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Greater Manchester, Metrolink tram services, rail services and the majority of bus and coach services in the region are being provided free of charge.
-
Learn more about the dogs on trams pilot
Dogs on trams pilot
You can travel with your dog on Metrolink as part of a trial