Your questions answered as Bee Network 'change day' arrives

It's a 'major milestone', according to the mayorNewsEthan Davies Local Democracy Reporter06:09, 23 Mar 2025It’s the big day Andy Burnham has called a ‘major milestone’ for the Bee Network.Sunday (March 23) is what Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is calling ‘Change Day’ — as a completely new way to pay for buses and trams is introduced to Greater Manchester.‌Article continues belowThe new ‘tap and go’ system means passengers can ‘seamlessly’ hop from Metrolink tram to Bee Network bus and only pay one fare at the end of the day, much like London.It’s a system first introduced to Metrolink in July 2019, but adding the technology to buses is a move transport bosses hope will get more people on public transport.“It is convenient and easy to use, it removes the need to buy tickets in advance and automatically works out your best value fare over a day or week regardless of how many journeys you make,” said Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, ahead of the swi...