Have your say on the Bee Network

 

 

[Our vision is for Greater Manchester to have] World class connections that support long-term, sustainable economic growth and access to opportunity for all.
Greater Manchester Transport Strategy, 2040

Project overview

Eventually, the Bee Network will be your one-stop-shop for all local public transport and active travel journeys. Whether you’re catching the bus, tram, train or walking, cycling or wheeling, it will be:

  • Easier to plan and pay for your journey.
  • Simpler to get around.
  • Great value, with capped fares and flexible tickets.
  • Accessible, with improved passenger information.
  • More reliable and more sustainable.

In March 2024, buses in Oldham, Rochdale, and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester will join the Bee Network. And by January 2025 all Greater Manchester buses will be under local control.

Take a look at the map to find out where the Bee Network will be running, or follow this link to view individual network maps. 

This is an interactive map.

 

Get involved

Have your say on our open activities.

Tell us about your use of tram and bus services in Greater Manchester

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Closes 29 October 2026

Timeline

See what has happened so far, and in the future

See what has happened already

We’ve made some improvements straight away to Bee Network bus services in Bolton, Wigan and parts of Bury, Salford and Manchester.

  • More daytime and weekend services
  • Earlier and later buses on some routes
  • A range of new tickets to make travel more affordable
  • 50 new zero-emission electric buses
  • 30 more TravelSafe Officers 

Happening next: bus services

24 March 2024: Bee Network bus services launch in Oldham, Rochdale, and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester.

5 January 2025: Bus services on routes in Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and the remaining parts of Manchester and Salford join the Bee Network. Every bus service in Greater Manchester is part of the Bee Network.

Happening later: train services

2025: Contactless rail trial on services from Stalybridge to Manchester Victoria; and Glossop to Manchester Piccadilly.

From 2030: Local trains join the Bee Network.

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