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GMCA has awarded contracts to operate the final phase of Bee Network bus services, ensuring all buses across Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Manchester and Salford will be franchised and under local control by January 2025.
For Intelligent Transport, Sam Li, Senior Innovation Officer at Transport for Greater Manchester, provides an insightful perspective on how 5G and digital connectivity solutions are revolutionising the way that we manage transportation and enhance the overall mobility experience.
Greater Manchester takes a significant stride towards safer roads as GMCA endorses the Vision Zero strategy, aiming to eliminate fatalities and life-changing injuries by 2040.
Greater Manchester sets out an ambitious Bus Strategy to increase patronage, focusing on affordability, improved infrastructure, as well as inclusivity for a greener, fairer and more prosperous transit future.
Stagecoach Manchester secures the transfer of Middleton, Queens Road and Oldham depots starting from March 2024, with 87 routes operated by a fleet of 349 buses, and involving the transition of 947 employees.
Dame Sarah Storey announces the city region's commitment to Vision Zero, aiming to eliminate all road fatalities and serious injuries, with the potential to prevent 3,800 deaths and injuries on Greater Manchester's roads by 2040.
In line with the city region's commitment to promote healthy and sustainable modes of transportation, the £40.7 million funding will help foster a comprehensive and accessible active travel network across Greater Manchester.
Jointly funded by Stagecoach and local and national government, the £37.2 million investment in 170 double and single deck electric buses will benefit customers in Stockport with fully accessible and sustainable transport options.
Greater Manchester's transportation system is set to undergo a major transformation with the Trailblazer Deal, which aims to create a London-style integrated public transport system through the integration of bus, Metrolink, rail and cycle hire services.
With the first electric buses bearing the brand identity to begin operation from September 2023, plans are well underway to advance the delivery of Greater Manchester's fully integrated, London-style transport system.
Combined with the city-region's 'Our Pass', Greater Manchester's lower fares will provide its residents with certainty over the cost of travel and help ease the current cost-of-living crisis.
The Zero Emission Buses Regional Area scheme has awarded 12 local transport authorities with a portion of £198.3 million to purchase zero-emission buses, which will equate to 943 alternative power buses being rolled-out on England's roads.
Greater Manchester could soon see a big boost in funding as proposals including new rail stations and new bus routes are considered by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Greater Manchester leaders have detailed plans for its green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and to accelerate the region's 2038 zero carbon ambitions, including a Clean Air Plan and a set of minimum standards for taxi and private hire services.
The proposals include company profits being shared with the region's transport authority to further improve services and connectivity.
