Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has highlighted the launch of the region’s publicly controlled bus network as a major milestone in his political career. The initiative brings bus services back under local authority control for the first time in nearly four decades through the newly created Bee Network. By moving away from a deregulated system, local leaders can now regulate fares, routes, and schedules to create an integrated transport system. Burnham framed the transition as a key victory for regional governance and public transit improvement.
- Greater Manchester has transitioned its bus system to local public control under the new Bee Network framework.
- The move represents the first time an English region outside London has regulated its bus network since 1986.
- Local authorities now hold the power to set ticket prices, plan routes, and hold operators accountable for service standards.
- Andy Burnham described the implementation of the franchised public transit system as a defining moment in his public career.
- The broader transport plan aims to seamlessly integrate local buses, trams, and cycling infrastructure across the metropolitan area.
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Only been in office a few days and he's already found ways to work from home and waste tax payers money at the same time, so at least we know he can multi-task.
Something for me something for you a comedy ?
First days and he's made the uk a 'legitimate target' according to Iran. The man is possibly even worse than Starmer, which seems barley possible, but here we are. Don't fall for the personable smart and the lies.
Easy Andy, the wife and kids won't be happy
I'm happy to give Andy and his cabinet a go, he's been PM less than two weeks
Give him a chance for , , , , sake
He managed to fool all of the people for some iof the time
I am so happy, but…
Unless cheap energy flows again
Inflation and poverty will keep rising
The London Labour swamp has been drained into Manchester!
Sure it is need that northern vote for the general elections it’s so obvious he’s got a 6 week lead to win the public before he call an election
How much is this costing ——- Andy!
Drivel
Good analysis guys! btw Lucy, the first part of the constituency Welwyn-Hatfield is pronounced Wellin and not Well-win.
So the leader of a government that continually carps on about net zero emissions, takes a private jet from London to Manchester instead of a train – LOL