Which is the free bus in Manchester?
Which is the free bus in Manchester?
Manchester city centre free bus The new look free bus is now running, replacing the Manchester Metroshuttle. Still completely free and with later running times, the revamped service provides travel to all your favourite Manchester city centre destinations.
Is Manchester free bus running?
free bus 1 8.20am to 7.15pm (every ten minutes). 11am to 6pm (every 12 minutes). Peak free bus 1 (Monday to Friday) via Salford Central not currently in operation due to roadworks.
Is TFGM open?
The contact centre will be open 8am to 8pm on both days. All tickets ( get me there tickets, Metrolink season tickets, Job Centre tickets, National Express & Megabus tickets), igo / Our Pass /ENCTS applications and renewals, add tram & train and coach tickets/refunds are available at Travelshops.
Are trams free in Manchester?
Free tram travel Travel free on Metrolink trams in the city zone if you have bought a rail ticket for travel from any Greater Manchester station to a city zone station (request a Metrolink add-on free of charge when purchasing your rail ticket).
What age can you get a free bus pass in Manchester?
Eligible people over 60 can apply for a National Concessionary Travel Pass. The age you qualify for a state pension isn’t the same for everyone. You may need to be up to 66 to qualify depending on when you were born. If you’re not sure, check your state pension age.
Can I use my bus pass on trains in Greater Manchester?
Under the ‘Local Concessionary Travel Scheme’ your pass entitles you to travel for free on all buses within Greater Manchester between 9.30am and midnight, Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and on public holidays. Your pass also entitles you to add tram and train to your pass, for an annual charge.
Does Manchester have an underground?
No underground system exists in Manchester, however this was proposed on numerous occasions before the Metrolink tram system was built, the GMCA have stated that the city will need a metro system in the future to meet the city’s growing population.
Are trams cheaper than buses?
As per above the cost per passenger mile of a tram is around half that of a bus.
Are pensioners losing their bus pass?
Am I going to lose my free bus pass? Anyone who currently has a free bus pass will not lose it – the change is for incoming seniors when the state pension age changes. The state pension age is currently 66, but the Government plans to raise it to 67 in 2028.