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Steps outlined for Manchester’s new public transport system
Andy Burnham is announcing a series of major steps to move Greater Manchester towards a London-style public transport system.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester is setting out a revised timetable for the introduction of bus franchising, which will see regulated buses first introduced in Bolton and Wigan as well as parts of Salford and west Manchester from Autumn 2023, followed by Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and areas of north Manchester in Spring 2024, with the final tranche covering Stockport, Trafford, Tameside, south Manchester and remaining parts of Salford to run by end of 2024.
The move signifies a key next step towards the delivery of the Bee Network vision, with the Mayor also set to announce that Greater Manchester is moving to the next important stage of franchising bus services.
The Bee Network vision aims to provide real public transport and active travel choices for all, promote sustainable travel behavioural change through integrated city-region planning, and support the electrification of vehicles and public transport fleets. Subject to agreement the vision will be supported by an initial £1.2 billion five-year programme of investment, with £438 million worth of investment to improve buses, routes and services.
Burnham said: “The court ruling means we now have the green light to deliver on our plans to deliver a London-style public transport system. We will make travelling by public transport more appealing, easier and, significantly, put our people before profits. Government has signalled its intention to support our ambitions many times over and we now need them to work in partnership with us, to help us turn our shared vision into a reality.”
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is also expected to soon announce a new Active Travel Commissioner.
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