A rolling programme of Bee Network reviews will explore how public transport can best be improved across every part of Greater Manchester it has been announced
Starting in Bolton and Wigan, the first boroughs to get Bee Network bus services, Network Reviews will see Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) working with local authority partners to gather the thoughts of local communities, elected members and businesses.
Elected representatives sitting on local transport committees and forums will influence any changes made, with priority given to ideas that deliver the biggest benefits for the most people in Greater Manchester, taking funding and resources into account.
Changes could include the introduction of new bus routes, later and earlier services
Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester said: “Striving for continuous improvement is at the heart of delivering the Bee Network and achieving the high standards of service our customers rightly expect.
“Through these Network Reviews we will work with district authorities and local communities to ensure that bus services meet their needs.
“The final stage of bus franchising covering the south of Greater Manchester will be completed in January adding to the new buses, additional services and improved punctuality delivered in the earlier phases.
“That will also enable us to introduce the option of ‘tap and go’ ticketing shortly afterwards linking up Metrolink and bus journeys and ensuring customers always pay the lowest fare for their travel.”
