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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
50,000 in Greater Manchester have no buses - now it'll take years to fix
More than 50,000 people in Greater Manchester have no access to daytime bus or tram service — but it's set to take years to fix. Every bus in Greater Manchester was taken into the Bee Network on January 5, a major step in Andy Burnham's mission to create an integrated 'London-style' public transport system. But daytime Bee Network buses, Metrolink trams, and 'demand-responsive transport' such as ring and ride buses fail to stop within 400-metres of 51,309 people in the city, a new report has revealed. READ MORE: LIVE: Manchester services hit after train derails causing UK travel chaos - latest updates READ MORE: Police descend on Salford street with forensic tent on scene That means the Bee Network's 'minimum baseline connectivity level' is not met in 148 places. Another 388,525 people — more than the population of Wigan — have no access to a bus service that runs at least every half-hour, the report added. One proposed benefit of taking buses into public control was the ability to change services based on residents' needs, which the mayor promised would take place with regular 'network reviews'. However, the same report revealed it will take up to three years to implement the changes recommended by network reviews, with Trafford and parts of Manchester only seeing alterations in summer 2028. The first boroughs to get Bee Network buses, Wigan and Bolton in September 2023, will be first to see modifications, in autumn 2026. Alison Chew, the Bee Network's deputy director of bus, said it will take time because bosses 'looked back at connectivity assessment to get a baseline picture of Greater Manchester'. Although a huge proportion of buses have only been in public control for several months, some councillors were incensed by how long it will take to carry out the network review. Phil Burke said: 'We have been led up the garden path. It was supposed to happen after tranche one, and after tranche two, and there was supposed to be something at the end of last year. 'We have clearly been led astray by the bus team. The bus services we have in Rochdale are really bad. We need to address them.' However, 'early intervention' is being considered to improve services in two areas where buses do not arrive every hour, namely Horrocks Fold in Bolton and West Trafford. The other areas to get bus improvements sooner include Rusholme, Whalley Range, and Blackley New Road in Manchester; Ordsall Lane in Salford; and Alexandra Park in Oldham. Despite the need for improvements in some areas, the report said buses were getting more popular, with a 14pc increase in bus usage in the first areas to get the Bee Network. Three-quarters of Bee Network services were on-time in March 2025, compared to roughly two-thirds when they were run privately.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
ADVERTISEMENT Regina Watch Bus service expanding into Saskatchewan WATCH: A large international bus company is expanding its Canadian service to Saskatchewan. Wayne Mantyka reports.
Regina Watch WATCH: A large international bus company is expanding its Canadian service to Saskatchewan. Wayne Mantyka reports.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
New passenger bus service launching in Saskatchewan
A Flixbus can be seen in this file photo. (Supplied) A new bus service is coming to Saskatchewan – promising to give passengers another transportation option to and from Alberta. FlixBus will begin its intercity services on July 1. Daily service will connect Calgary, Edmonton, North Battleford, Saskatoon, and Regina. 'This is a big moment for Saskatchewan,' spokesperson Karina Frayter said. 'For years, people here haven't had a simple way to travel across provinces without a car or expensive flights. We're changing that. Whether you're a student heading to university, someone visiting family, or just looking for an affordable way to explore Canada, this route opens the door.' Pickup points include the Kahkewistahaw Gas & Convenience in Saskatoon and the Victoria Square Shopping Centre in Regina. According to the company's website, Flixbus entered the Canadian bus market in 2022 and has expanded its operations across Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta. Access to bus transportation in the province fell off after the dissolution of the STC in 2017. Greyhound pulled out of western Canada a year later – and permanently shutdown operations across the country in 2021. Flixbus, described as a travel-tech company, was founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany. It currently operates in more than 40 countries on four continents. The new service will compete with Rider Express, a company that offers a similar bus service.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Lazenby missing out on bus service due to safety concerns
A bus company says an unsafe road exit means it cannot run a direct service from a in East Cleveland, has been without a bus for a number of years, to the annoyance of some North East said a central refuge used to exit the village westbound onto the A174 was not big enough for its buses to use without overhanging into the busy said it was open to further discussions about a possible solution. The Tees Valley Combined Authority, which funds highways improvements and subsidises some rural bus services, has said there are no current proposals to alter the recently said it was aware of safety issues expressed by Conservative councillor Stephen Martin, and those might be given further consideration in potential future projects, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. No solution yet Martin, councillor for Eston, said he had pledged to residents to help restore a bus to the village."Arriva have no qualms about coming into the village and exiting near Wilton to get to Redcar, but they want to do a full circle coming back in the other direction coming from Redcar towards Eston," Martin suggested smaller buses could be used, if available."There are a lot of elderly residents and they currently have to walk to Wilton or Lackenby to get a bus," Martin said.A spokesperson for Arriva North East said the company had considered reintroducing the bus service, "however, the safety of our staff and customers must come first"."We've discussed potential alternatives with local authorities, but a solution has not yet been found," they added Arriva remained open to further discussions to "improve access in future". Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
CBS News
11-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
New survey highlights how essential public transit is in Stanislaus County
A new survey from the Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority shows just how essential public transportation is for many local residents. According to the agency's fixed-route rider survey, more than 70% of passengers use the bus system at least three days a week. Two-thirds of riders report using the bus to get to work or medical appointments. The survey also highlights the financial challenges many riders face. More than half of those surveyed said they make less than $15,000 a year, while a majority report incomes under $25,000. Roughly a third are unemployed, while others are students, part-time employees, or retirees. "These are core functions. They're not just going to a ball game or running to McDonald's," said StanRTA's Angela Swanson. "These are people who are relying on the bus to stay engaged in their community and lead fruitful lives." The transit agency says data from the survey will help guide future planning and service decisions. StanRTA recently purchased three hydrogen-powered buses and is seeking additional federal funding to expand its fleet. The new buses are expected to arrive within the next year.
