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Andy Burnham's Bus Overhaul Is Bigger Than £2 Fares as Disabled Pass Rule Is Scrapped

From April 2027, disabled bus pass holders in England can travel at any time, benefiting around one million people. The £60m scheme aims to support employment and reduce living costs.

International Business Times UK

Yes, Burnham’s Bee Network has transformed central Manchester. But that’s not the whole picture

As mayor of Greater Manchester, one of Andy Burnham’s most eye-catching policies was his agenda for public transport. This centred on the creation of a more integrated and inclusive “London-style” system, and the aim was that everybody should be able to access reliable, safe and affordable public transport across the…

The Conversation

Andy Burnham promised to change Greater Manchester. Almost ten years on, how did he do?

Almost ten years ago – just weeks before he was elected as Greater Manchester’s first metro-mayor – I sat down with Andy Burnham and interviewed him for The Conversation.

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‘Did Westminster just ignore buses?’ Burnham aims to shake up UK transport

In the fourth of a series on nationalisation, we look at plans to emulate Manchester’s Bee Network in Britain’s buses and rail

The Guardian - UK

Can the Manchester Model save United Kingdom?

Following Keir Starmer's resignation as the United Kingdom's prime minister, Andy Burnham, the popular Labour politician who just won a seat in parliament in a special election, appears more likely than ever to succeed him. Whether or not this happens, however, the political drama has focused attention on the UK's…

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In Pictures: Key moments in Andy Burnham’s political career so far

We dip into the Press Association’s pictures archive to take a look at the key moments that have shaped Andy Burnham’s political career.

Evening Standard

Night buses will run to every Greater Manchester borough as Bee Network expands

Changes revealed by Andy Burnham to support night-time economy follow rapid growth in ridership

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First trains to join Manchester’s Bee Network by end of 2026

Andy Burnham unveils next step in transport system, allowing contactless travel with fares capped across trains, buses and trams

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham's Bold Political Views Shake Up Labour and Threaten Starmer's Leadership

Andy Burnham has urged a Labour 'reset', criticising centralisation under Keir Starmer while promoting centre-left ideas and stronger regional voices.

International Business Times UK

Bus strikes to cause travel disruption across the UK

These are the cities affected by the planned industrial action throughout August and September

The Independent UK

Liam Gallagher to make Manchester tram announcements as part of reunion tour

Fans in Manchester will hear the Oasis star say ‘the next stop is Heaton Parrrk’

The Independent UK

Superloops, Bees and bottlenecks: onboard England’s new bus routes

Devolved transport powers for mayors represent exciting prospect, but traffic and costs are still a major hurdle

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham rejects clean air zone that would charge drivers in Greater Manchester

Region’s mayor says increasing investment in buses and taxis would cut pollution more effectively

The Guardian - UK

Oasis star Liam Gallagher makes Manchester tram announcements

The musician is voicing transport announcements during the city’s Beyond The Music festival this week.

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‘Coming-of-age moment’: Bee Network creates a buzz in Greater Manchester

The first buses bought back into public control since the 1980s roll out the depot in a ‘new dawn’ for public transport

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Changing ‘Mugger Lane’

The suburb where a regeneration would be ‘the best thing ever’ PLUS If you only order one dish, make it this one…or this one

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester 'bottom of the league' in race for cleaner green transport

A study by a campaign group assessed 42 European cities, and we ranked the worst

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Greater Manchester ‘worst city in Europe for clean and green transport’, says new report

City region is branded worst in Europe for eco-friendly transport

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"We're better than this": Andy Burnham's plea after spike in Bee Bikes vandalism

The mayor vented his frustration

Manchester Evening News

New ‘bus and tram’ tickets 20% cheaper as Greater Manchester moves closer to ‘London-style’ transport network

The Bee Network across the region launches on September 24 with the promise of cheaper prices for those who purchase bus and tram tickets

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester gets £18m bailout to plug post-pandemic gap in transport budget

Andy Burnham says the multi-million pound bailout is not enough

Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham on how he'll use new 'trailblazing' powers as he celebrates six years as Greater Manchester Mayor

The latest devolution deal gives Greater Manchester new powers

Manchester Evening News

The big dream for 'Andy Burnham's town' which has no buses or trains to Manchester

GM mayor Andy Burnham believes this train station could become a 'flagship' for the Bee Network

Manchester Evening News

How Greater Manchester's aging railway stations could be about to change

The city region is working to identify opportunities to drive investment and commercial and housing development around them

Manchester Evening News

Excitement after one of Greater Manchester's new yellow buses spotted 'in the wild'

It's the new luminous livery of the Bee Network

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