Bee Network: Last News

Already renowned for its industrious spirit (not to mention its vibrant culture), Manchester is embracing a new era of sustainable transport with the launch of Starling Bank Bikes – the biggest commercial sponsorship deal in Transport for Greater Manchester’s history.

Metrolink is celebrating a milestone on the tracks - the busiest ever month for passengers in the tram network's 32-year history.

Salford council has approved funding towards a new protected cycle lane, in a move which campaigners say will help to "transform" a growing part of the city.

The mayor of Greater Manchester has defended the £500,000 plus fee spent on the rebranding of buses as part of the new Bee Network system.

Trams were stopped in south Manchester earlier as police responded to reports of 'concern for the welfare of a man'.

Metrolink chiefs have clarified who is able to check tickets and bank cards for fare dodgers - after some passengers feared being scammed. Greater Manchester's transport bosses have ramped up their crackdown on fare evasion in recent months.

The Labour Party has pledged to follow the route of Greater Manchester and end the 'postcode lottery' of bus services by speeding up the franchising process.

The mayor of Greater Manchester stood outside Ashton Old Baths alongside Tameside’s council bosses to mark the start of a rebirth for the town.

A man remains in hospital after suffering serious injuries when a Metrolink tram was involved in a crash with a car. It follows an incident in Wythenshawe on Friday afternoon which disrupted services.

Liam Gallagher and John Squire.The former Oasis frontman is a well-known City fan, while the former Stone Roses guitarist supports United, and despite their album being released just two days ago (March 1), they find themselves duking it out in the city’s metro system today.As confirmed by the Bee Network, which runs the city’s buses and trams, Gallagher and Squire have been taking control of the tannoys on public transport throughout the day as fans of their respective teams made their way to the match.A post shared by Bee Network (@beenetworkgm)Trams passing through Manchester city centre stops and on the Ashton line had the chance to hear the two musicians forcibly voicing their support for their respective teams.The Premier League match, which kicked off at 3:30pm, sees City, who started the day 15 points ahead of United, looking to close the gap on Liverpool in the race for the title, while United are looking to close in on a Champions League qualification spot.#ManchesterDerby

Night buses will have a ‘security presence’ on-board when a pilot launches in the summer, the Mayor has said.

Train users and football fans have been warned of last minute cancellations affecting tomorrow's Manchester to London service, on the evening Chelsea play City at the Etihad Stadium.

There’s more than the usual buzz of excitement in Greater Manchester surrounding the festive season.

Undercover ticket inspectors have been deployed on trams in Greater Manchester as part of a crackdown on fare-dodging. Plain clothes officers have been inspected tickets on the Metrolink since September when new fines for fare evasion were introduced.

Metrolink services on the Oldham and Rochdale line had to be suspended this morning after a car was left on the tracks.

Liam Gallagher will be this week’s surprise voice for Manchester’s tram announcements.The former Oasis member and Manchester music legend is set to take over the tram announcements in celebration of the Bee Network, Greater Manchester’s integrated public transport system, and Beyond the Music festival. Gallagher will be announcing the stops as they go via some pre-recorded snippets.Beyond the Music Festival is a new fest and change-making conference that is set to take place in Manchester from October 11-14.

Transport bosses have apologised for some delays on buses on the first working day of the Bee Network caused by 'operational issues'.

A man caught a bus to Amsterdam instead of flying for under £30 - and said it was like getting a private taxi to the tourist hotspot.

The roads were near-silent as I hauled myself out of bed at 3.30am. But the calm belied a Herculean overnight effort by transport staff across Greater Manchester.

The first 175 buses entering Greater Manchester's Bee Network under franchising can be revealed today.

It was the cut that left residents feeling trapped - and businesses fearful for the future. But now the V2 bus - which links Atherton to Manchester, is set to return.