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Bureau Report
Manchester
Young people aged 11 to 16 will be able to travel for free on buses across Greater Manchester from January 2027. This was announced by Bev Craig, the new Mayor of Greater Manchester, during her visit to Bolton.
This scheme is expected to save families £500 a year per child. Greater Manchester is thought to be the first city in England outside London to introduce free bus travel for 11 to 16-year-olds. Bev Craig announced her plan to freeze fares on the Bee Network and give every 11-18-year-old a free bus pass during the mayoral by-election held on 30 July.
According to local media, free bus travel for 11 to 16-year-olds could cost up to £20 million a year.
