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Former Metroshuttle brand. Free bus [1] is a zero-fare bus system that operates in Greater Manchester.The system was first introduced in Manchester city centre in 2002, with three routes linking the city's major thoroughfares and stations with its main commercial, financial and cultural districts.
The electrification of the rest of the system followed soon after, and the last horse tram ran in 1902. In 1910 Sheffield tram routes covered a total of 39 miles, subsequent extensions would increase this to 48 miles by 1951. [33] Tram routes started to be abandoned and be replaced by buses from 1952.
Bustimes.org is a transportation information website created to take advantage of Bus Services Act 2017 requirement for bus operators in England to provide bus timetables, fares and vehicle locations in an open data format, which can be utilised by app and website developers. [2] This DfT service is called the Bus Open Data Service.
Bee Network buses operated by Stagecoach Manchester at Oldham bus station in April 2024. The Bee Network is a proposed integrated transport network for Greater Manchester, composed of bus, tram, cycling, and walking routes. TfGM's vision is for the network to be operational by 2024, with commuter rail services joining the network by 2030.
There are two routes, numbered 1 and 2. They run every 5–10 minutes and complement the Metrolink and National Rail services. Those arriving at Manchester Piccadilly bus station and needing to take a train from Piccadilly, less than half a mile (500 metres) away, can choose either the Metrolink, the free bus, or walk.
In Boston, ridership on the three routes that dropped fares grew 35% from 2021 to 2022, while ridership on the rest of the bus system grew 15%. According to rider surveys , 26% of passengers along ...
The scheme extended the provision of free bus travel within individual local authorities to allow travel throughout England from 1 April 2008. [1] English residents who have attained the state pension age for women, which was gradually being increased from 60 to 66 by 2026, as well as eligible disabled residents, are eligible for free off-peak ...
The Leigh-Salford-Manchester Bus rapid transit service in Greater Manchester, England provides transport connections between Leigh, Atherton, Tyldesley, Ellenbrook and Manchester city centre via Salford. The guided busway and bus rapid transit (BRT) scheme promoted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) opened on 3 April 2016.