Child fares on buses
Children under 5 years old travel for free on buses in Greater Manchester.
If you are aged 5-11 you can pay child fares on buses in Greater Manchester.
From the age of 11 until 31 August after your 16th birthday, you can pay child fares if you have an igo card. You must have an igo pass to travel using a child ticket on buses in Greater Manchester if you are aged 11-16.
Child fares on trams
Children under 5 years old travel for free on trams in Greater Manchester.
If you are aged 5-11 you can pay child fares on trams in Greater Manchester.
If you are aged 11-15 you can pay child fares on trams in Greater Manchester if you have proof of your age when you travel.
An igo card can be used as proof of your age and lets you pay child fares on trams in Greater Manchester until 31 August after your 16th birthday.
Metrolink also has a great special offer for school groups travelling around the tram network called ‘Kid for a Quid’. This offer means it’s only £1 return for each child and £2 for each accompanying teacher, from any stop on the network. For more information, click here
Our Pass
Free local bus travel and half price 1-day and weekend tram travel, for 16-18 year olds.
Care Leavers travel offer
Free local bus travel for 18-21 year olds who are classed as a care leaver.
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30-40% of car journeys in Greater Manchester are above the speed limit. Slow down and save lives.
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Plan your journey to school
Back to school
Make sure you check the latest school bus timetables and travel advice for the return to school.
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Visit the Progress21 website to register
Your future career starts here!
Access jobs, training opportunities and support to propel your career. Secure your place today.
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Visit for guidance on how and when to travel
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It's Time to start thinking differently – about how you travel, when you travel and getting back to the things you love.
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Visit the contactless page for further information
Introducing Bee Flex Weekly
Don’t pay more than the 7-day travelcard price