Timetable changes impacting 44 bus services have been announced by transport bosses, together with new and extra routes. Transport for Greater Manchester said that working with bus operators, they've focused on the worst performing and most complained about routes.
The changes - due to come into force from Sunday - will see departure times altered from some services. TfGM said that for others, arrival or departure times will change along the route, making the timetable 'more reliable' for paying passengers.
The transport body also revealed it's in discussions with Go North West - operator of the two largest franchises - about bringing in additional buses as part of a planned timetable change in April. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go. "This will further help to improve bus punctuality and reliability on services, as well as providing extra capacity," said a statement on Friday. "Passengers on the other locally controlled services that are run by Diamond are also benefitting from newer, better buses as part of a major investment in the bus fleet by the operator." It comes as the M.E.N.