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Confirmed: the boroughs of Wigan and Bolton, and parts of Bury and Salford, will next year become the first areas in England to see bus services return to public control.
This will take place nine months from now on 24 September 2023.
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This will take place nine months from now on 24 September 2023.
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The main operator for Wigan and Bolton will be @gnwbus.
Go will become a full member of our Good Employment Charter within a year and a 100% Real Living Wage employer.
The smaller franchises will be operated by @DiamondBusNW.
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gmgoodemploymentcharter.co.uk
Go will become a full member of our Good Employment Charter within a year and a 100% Real Living Wage employer.
The smaller franchises will be operated by @DiamondBusNW.
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gmgoodemploymentcharter.co.uk
Rochdale, Oldham, North Manchester and the rest of Bury will be next and will see the start of #BeeNetwork services on the 31 March 2024.
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Great to visit Bolton Interchange today and see first hand the new buses that will be sweeping Greater Manchester soon
Delighted that under @AndyBurnhamGM's stewardship GM is finally getting an integrated transport system in the form of the #BeeNetwork
Delighted that under @AndyBurnhamGM's stewardship GM is finally getting an integrated transport system in the form of the #BeeNetwork
It was great to chat to staff from @OfficialTfGM on the ground (Michael, Donna, and Jade) about the ambitious plans
They're working to deliver an integrated bus and tram transport system by 2024 and to include trains by 2030, feeding into a wider net zero goal by 2038
They're working to deliver an integrated bus and tram transport system by 2024 and to include trains by 2030, feeding into a wider net zero goal by 2038
For more information take a read of this, here is an information piece from today's event I snapped (photography is not my forte so apologies!)
This clearly outlines Greater Manchester's plan to create an affordable alternative and address the age old idea that "car is king."
This clearly outlines Greater Manchester's plan to create an affordable alternative and address the age old idea that "car is king."
A thread of #parklets examples. What good examples do you have? What features? Materials? Planting mixes? Local sourcing & fabrication examples? Community led examples? Tactical urbanism examples? Budget?
Parklet are often in the carriageway, this one highlights the point that kerbside space doesn't just have to be for parking. @MelissaCEdwards
DIY options are available, no great expense needed, need to support everyone feeling they can do this though. Agency and sense of power over decisions matters. @BrooklynSpoke
