Going for a walk through the trees has to be one of the best activities to do during autumn. There’s something cosy about wrapping up on a crisp day and heading outside, while the chilly air leaves you feeling invigorated.
08.09.2022 - 10:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Dozens of bus routes linking communities across Greater Manchester have been saved from being axed or seeing services greatly reduced. More than 60 services were at risk of being pulled or having their timetables slashed from October as the government’s Covid recovery funding came to an end.
Commercial operators in Greater Manchester had identified a raft of unprofitable routes they intended to ditch completely - or run less often - sparking fears communities could be cut adrift if new deals could not be struck. Transport bosses ran a tender process last month in a bid to rescue vital services which people across the region rely on for work, employment, shopping and appointments.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has now confirmed contract awards to replace the 31 routes earmarked for withdrawal, while most of the 33 services set to be reduced in frequency or have routes changed will also be replaced. There are a small number of exceptions where alternative services are available.
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Bosses say that without the intervention people could have been cut off from work, employment and education opportunities, as well as family and friends. Among the services to be spared the axe or reduced timetables are the 42B Woodford to Piccadilly Gardens and the 11 Stockport to Altrincham routes. See the full list of services saved at the bottom of the article.
Commuter Caitlyn Lamb told the Local Democracy Reporting service last month that the Number 11 was 'the only bus that gets me to work on time'. The 26-year old gets the 42B from Woodley to Cheadle, then the 11 to her job in Edgeley. She also uses the 379 -which was also under
Going for a walk through the trees has to be one of the best activities to do during autumn. There’s something cosy about wrapping up on a crisp day and heading outside, while the chilly air leaves you feeling invigorated.
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