TfGM have confirmed that fares on Manchester Metrolink will remain frozen in 2025 \u2013 for a fifth consecutive year. This news comes alongside a host of other fare announcements across the Bee Network as they seek to make public transport as affordable as possible.<\/p>\n
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As well as Metrolink fares remaining as they are, the following changes will be introduced for public transport users:<\/p>\n
The new fares will be introduced from 5th<\/sup> January 2025.<\/p>\n Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: \u201cWhen most bills are going up, it feels good to be bringing the cost of travel down, supporting our residents and making it easier to access education, jobs and the support they need to get on in life.<\/p>\n \u201cGetting around by public transport has, in the past, been costly. All eyes are on Greater Manchester as we show how keeping costs down and getting more people on board can deliver massive benefits to both our communities and our economy. It\u2019s a model that London has reaped the rewards from for decades.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are now seeing the benefits of a joined-up public transport system, controlled by local leaders, come to fruition. Whether more frequent and reliable buses, or new ways to pay for cheaper tickets, our plan for the Bee Network is really coming together.<\/p>\n \u201cThe recent funding from government was a vote of confidence in the journey we\u2019re on, and there\u2019s more to come with the launch of tap in tap out across bus and tram in the spring and then bringing rail into the Bee Network.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" TfGM have confirmed that fares on Manchester Metrolink will remain frozen in 2025 \u2013 for a fifth consecutive year. This news comes alongside a host of other fare announcements across the Bee Network as they seek to make public transport … Continue reading