Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Almost anyone who went to university in Manchester will be remember the Magic Bus.
Cheap and frequent, the blue and yellow buses with its trademark wizard was the go-to mode of transport for anyone living in Fallowfield.
Although the double-deckers have been upgraded over the years, its trademark name has remained. But a new 'London-style' transport network proposed by Andy Burnham could signal the end of the trusty Magic Bus branding.
The re-elected Greater Manchester mayor unveiled a raft of transport announcements earlier this week - including the delivery of a franchised bus network within the next three years.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk