Bus journeys in Greater Manchester (2010–2024) Source: Department for TransportDespite these improvements, journey number remain below the 220 million seen in 2010. The Bee Network, the transport network for Greater Manchester which runs buses, trams and hire bikes, could be one of the reasons for this recovery. Fares are being kept low, which is good, but I’d like to see Merseytravel absorb the bus network like TfGM has. “It’s still early days, but this is a network being run to put people first — and we’re committed to improving it further as Greater Manchester grows.”Bus use in Greater Manchester is rising fast and the Bee Network has had a big impact on this. Feature image: Bee Network Bus by Haroun Esmail for MM