Mayor of Greater Manchester9 Oct 2024Just 10% of bus drivers are women, minister saysSimon Lightfoot MP says he hopes to recruit more women through changes such as flexible working.9 Oct 2024Manchester5 Oct 2024Bee Network tap-in tap-out fares launch in MarchCommuters will be able to travel on trams and buses for a maximum multi-modal fare of £9.50 a day.5 Oct 2024Manchester3 Oct 2024Mayor calls for regional control of job centresAndy Burnham asks the government for the power and finances to transform job centres.3 Oct 2024Manchester6 Sep 2024Annual bus pass aims to save commuters £5 a weekCommuters who buy the annual pass through a credit union could then repay monthly or weekly. 6 Sep 2024Manchester1 Sep 2024All-night buses hailed 'a game changer' for ManchesterThe new services will offer 135,000 people cheap transport options over seven days a week.1 Sep 2024Manchester29 Aug 2024Deal struck for re-development of former police HQThe scheme includes plans for a hotel, leisure facilities and shops.29 Aug 2024Manchester30 Jul 2024Ben Houchen says new mayors 'redress power imbalance'The Tees Valley Mayor says new elected mayors in north-east England strengthen the region.30 Jul 2024Tees10 Jul 2024Region's transport revolution is happening - mayorEight train lines will be taken under local control as the Bee Network expands, Andy Burnham says.10 Jul 2024Manchester7 Jul 2024Mayor calls on PM for Northern Powerhouse commitmentThe Greater Manchester mayor calls on the government to support plans for a new railway to Liverpool.7 Jul 2024England