Bee Network

The Bee Network is an integrated transport network for Greater Manchester, comprising bus, tram, cycling and walking routes.

A new and improved X50 Bee Network route could be on the way.

Bus service could link Salford Quays and Manchester city centre

The Christmas Markets on St Ann's Square in 2023. Picture: Manchester City Centre BID.

Major travel warning ahead of Christmas Markets and M67 closure

GM Mayor Andy Burnham says that by January 5 "every bus in the region will be working as a part of the Bee Network and accountable to passengers"

Why £2 bus cap is increasing across UK- but not in Greater Manchester

Andy Burnham has confirmed the £2 bus cap will stay in Greater Manchester

Andy Burnham confirms stance on Greater Manchester £2 bus fare cap

Courteeners are back with brand new music (Photo: Michael Clement)

Courteeners ‘Pink Cactus Cafe’ review - A new sound but the same charm

Andy Burnham and apprentices at Mellor in Rochdale

New apprenticeship roles created at Rochdale-based bus manufacturer

A 3D visualisation of the new platform at Salford Crescent from the view of the current platform

Train station to close for 'several weekends' as new platform is built

The trial of Bee network night buses

Andy Burnham issues night bus update after first few weeks of trial

No trams will operate between Market Street and Shudehill tram stop while essential track replacement work is carried out

Greater Manchester town to see tram disruption for 13 days - details

The first new Bee Network bus route has been announced between Wigan and Middlebrook retail park. Credit: TfGM

Bee Network reveals first new bus route after link was cancelled

Metrolink extension plans have moved forward in recent months. Picture: Tak Kei Wong on Unsplash

Andy Burnham - 'Significant upgrades' will be needed to Metrolink

Ethan Davies trying out the Manchester Bee Bikes.

I used Bee Bikes for a month and got two fines - but it's not all bad

Bus and tram services are changing in Manchester as part of the final stage of the Bee Network roll-out

New bus and tram pricing announced ahead of pay-as-you-go launch

Dame Sarah Storey, the UK's most decorated Paralympian and Greater Manchester's Active Travel Commissioner, shows Mayor Andy Burnham the newest medals in her collection.

One sporting icon's mission to get us “walking, wheeling and cycling"

A scene from Piccadilly Gardens back in 1992. Credit: Malc McDonald via geograph.org.uk

16 classic scenes of old buses and trams - decades before Bee Network

Bus replacement services will be in operation on the weekend of October 5 and 6

Metrolink warning ahead of "vitally important" work - full details

Metrolink and bus users will get contactless ticketing from March

When tap in and tap out ticketing is coming to our buses and trams

One Bee Network bus route has been celebrated as the ‘best thing for quite a long time’.

Andy Burnham wants to extend bus route that has helped transform town

Andy Burnham launched the Bee Network back in September 2023.

Andy Burnham hails success of Bee Network as it hits major landmark

A CGI image showing an aerial view of the proposed Golborne train station (Photo: TfGM)

First new Greater Manchester railway station for 25 years in next step

Bee Network bosses have been forced to issue a warning over a potential scam.

Bee Network issues warning over scam offering "unlimited access"

Andy Burnham has linked up with Greater Manchester's Credit Unions for the new annual Bee Network bus pass.

'Struggling': Andy Burnham's plan to make buses more affordable

First ever Bee Network Pride Bus hits the road to mark Pride weekend in the city

When Manchester will be busiest this bank holiday - travel warning

Bolton’s Deaf Asian Women’s Group meet once a week to explore their local area with people they can communicate with via British Sign Language.

There's no stress when we're out together - we know how to communicate

Etihad Stadium

Man City matchday buses to continue this season - routes and prices

Justin Timberlake is playing Manchester's Co-op Live.

Co-op Live travel update with more trains put on for August gigs

Lots of people around the Oldham area feel they've been left out when it comes to public transport.

We visited 'public transport wasteland' where people have to use Ubers

Night buses will begin on two routes in Greater Manchester from September.

Night bus routes, timetable and fare prices ahead of launch

Andy Burnham has announced the launch of a 24-hour transport trial including night buses. Picture: TfGM

Night buses to begin with two Greater Manchester routes chosen

People in Heywood and Middleton could get trams on their doorstep sooner rather than later.

The two towns desperate for Metrolink vision to become reality

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham

Bee Network: Greater Manchester to undergo 'transport revolution'

Andy Burnham has already declared Stockport's new transport interchange 'Metrolink ready'.

New Metrolink map reveals full extent of expansion plans around region

Blossoms are heading to Wythenshawe Park

Special Stockport buses to be put on for Blossoms Wythenshawe Park gig

Parklife returns to Heaton Park for another year

Your Parklife 2024 guide including line-up, stages, travel and weather

Parklife is set to take over Heaton Park on Saturday and Sunday

Parklife travel warning issued ahead of bumper weekend

Building works by the bus stop on West Street in Oldham

Stagecoach invites Yodel staff to become Bee Network bus drivers

A new journey planner is now available on the Bee Network with a live bus tracking service to follow

Manchester free bus full timetable and route around the city

A bumper Sunday in Manchester will see City parade through the streets just hours after the Great Manchester Run

City fans travel warning with parade just after Greater Manchester Run

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