Night time economy transport update

The Mayor has announced a series of bus announcements including the two new night buses on the 17 & 135, and a commitment to extend the existing trial services on the V1& 36.

From 4 September, two new 24-hour pilot bus services will run on the 135 (Manchester – Whitefield – Bury) and 17 (Manchester – Middleton – Rochdale). The round-the-clock buses will serve key employment sites and hospitality spots on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. These services will benefit from same £2 fare that applies in the day to make it as simple and affordable as possible.

Half-price bus travel for 18-21 year olds with new bus passes now available, which will be only £40 for 28 days of unlimited travel. This is Equivalent to just £1.43/day on any Bee Network bus.

Free travel available for for 16–18 year olds through the Bee Network app, with over 15,000 young people having already applied this year.

You can find out more about the pilot, tickets, and what were doing about safety here: beenetwork.com/night-buses