Calls grow for unlimited free bus travel for vulnerable groups to be made permanent in Greater Manchester

Calls grow for unlimited free bus travel for vulnerable groups to be made permanent in Greater Manchester

Calls are growing for free, all-day bus travel for older and disabled people in Greater Manchester to be made permanent, following what campaigners describe as a “hugely beneficial” trial. Under the second phase of the city’s trial scheme, concessionary pass holders can now travel for free before 9:30am, giving them round-the-clock access to bus services. The trial follows pressure from charities and food banks across the region. The first phase…

Good news for Twirleys – Beeline Buses (and others) – Early Travel in November

Good News fellow Twirleys! (This is the nickname for us older adults who like to travel on Greater Manchester buses. We got the nickname from “Are we too early?” when there was a restriction on travelling before 9.30am).