Jo Platt MP for Leigh and Atherton
This week, Leigh and Atherton MP – Jo Platt – joined the Mayor of Greater Manchester – Andy Burnham – for the launch of the Bee Network’s new Tap and Go scheme!
Under this exciting new initiative passengers can hop from a Metrolink tram to a Bee Network bus and only pay one fare at the end of the day – much like in London.
Jo Platt said: “This exciting new initiative will transform the travel experience for passengers, allowing seamless journeys on buses and trams with a capped price.
“This is a major step forward for Greater Manchester’s transport system – let’s keep it up!”
By using ‘Tap and Go’ residents can get unlimited tram and bus travel anywhere in Greater Manchester and they will never pay more than £9.50 per day (£7.80 during off-peak times), or £41 per week.
Jo added: “The meeting was also an ideal opportunity for me to speak to Andy about the additional bus services and routes sorely needed across Leigh and Atherton.”
Click here to watch Jo Platt and Andy Burnham launching the scheme at Leigh Bus Station.