Free Bus Travel for 11-16 Year Olds
October 29, 2026 Bee Network Committee (Committee) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Bee Network Committee endorsed the introduction of free bus travel for eligible 11 to 16-year-olds on Bee Network bus services from January 2027. This decision was made on 29/10/2026. The committee noted that the scheme requires a Mayoral decision to vary the Greater Manchester Local Concessionary Fares Scheme and that a further report will detail capacity and safety preparations.
Full council record
Decision
- That the introduction of a new free travel concession for eligible 11 to 16-year-olds travelling on Bee Network bus services and participating service permit operators within Greater Manchester from January 2027 be endorsed, subject to the eligibility criteria and operational arrangements set out in this report
- That it be noted that this report will be considered by GMCA on 13th November 2026.
- That it be noted that the introduction of the new concession and associated eligibility provisions requires a decision by the Mayor to vary the Greater Manchester Local Concessionary Fares Scheme under Section 93 of the Transport Act 1985.
- That a further implementation update report will be brought to the Committee detailing capacity and safety preparations.
Related Meeting
Bee Network Committee - Thursday, 29th October, 2026 2.00 pm on October 29, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 29 Oct 2026 |