(06 Jul 2026, 10:05 pm)Ambassador wrote I think the big mentality change here for those on the forum is that public buses are not supposed to return profit in real terms. They create economic opportunities for people to work, enjoy leisure time and stay connected. That’s what the bee network has done for Manchester. Don’t be fooled by the bright lights of the city centre, areas like Ashton, wynthenshaw and Oldham etc etc are similarly profiled to the north east and they’re seeing tangible benefits

Exactly, I'm sick as a bus driver telling regular passengers that their bus to work is about to get cut, and they'll have a longer journey to work, or be stranded completely when it's the last bus being cut. Hopefully some stability in the network allows these people to rely on these services indefinitely without the fear of them being cut.