The Metrolink car park in Whitefield closes from today as part of a scheme to increase the overall number of car parking spaces for Metrolink customers in Bury. 

The Metrolink operator, KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has issued the following statements following confirmation from Unite that they will now ballot members on a revised pay offer.

• Hard-hitting campaign fronted by bereaved parents, a family liaison officer and fire fighter and featuring dramatic reconstruction based on real incident 
• Quartet give personal accounts of the devastating impact of road traffic collisions   
• Statistics show that speeding over the limit kills or seriously injuries 21% of people involved in crashes in Greater Manchester, while up to 40% of car journeys exceed speed limit 
• With more road trips expected with return to school and workplace, drivers encouraged to think differently when getting behind the wheel 

• The Bee Flex Weekly launches today (Monday 6) on Metrolink 
• People can now make unlimited journeys on Metrolink and never pay more than a seven-day travel pass when they touch-in and out with a contactless bank card or device 
• It means that tram passengers using contactless in zone 1 will have their Monday to Sunday charges capped at £10.60. Customers travelling across all zones will be capped at £31

• Mayor launches new ‘It’s Time’ campaign urging people to get back to what they love and support businesses across Greater Manchester – but to do it safely and keep each other safe.   
• People asked to think about what changes they could make to their travel plans and use public transport or cycle or walk if possible. 
• A range of flexible ticketing products are available now and a new Bee Flex Weekly product launches in September – meaning people can make unlimited journeys on Metrolink and never pay more than a seven-day travel pass.
• On-board safety remains a key priority with a major new sponsorship deal signed with Lifebuoy – providing free hand sanitiser across the Metrolink and bus network.