Bus Franchising
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Bus Franchising
Greater Manchester is changing the way that buses are run.
Buses are being brought under local control and will be run by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in the biggest change to public transport in the city-region in over 30 years.
Read about the bus reform decisions and notices
Franchising, or local control, will deliver passenger benefits, including simpler fares and ticketing, with the ability to offer price capping for journeys across both buses and trams so that no-one must pay more than a certain amount for daily, weekly or monthly journeys. It will also enable better joined-up planning between bus and tram journeys so passengers will be able to quickly and easily change between them. It will also mean a ‘one-stop shop’ for travel information and customer support, as well as consistent standards for a high-quality passenger experience across the network. GMCA will also be able to develop one identity for Greater Manchester’s transport network, which is attractive, clearly recognisable and easy for passengers to understand.
To find out more please visit Travel for Greater Manchester - tfgm (external website)