News

• Increase in face covering compliance reported as police and operators step-up engagement
• Nearly 2,500 face coverings handed out to passengers
• Passengers reminded of requirement to wear face coverings in transport hubs as well as on buses, trains and trams to continue to help limit spread of coronavirus

• Immediate funding will see delivery of protected safe routes and traffic calming measures
• Measures will help to provide a viable, safe travel alternative for the 1/3 of GM households that don’t have access to a car
• Latest action as part of #SafeStreetsSaveLives campaign to protect public transport and provide safe travel options for third of Greater Manchester households with no car

• Wearing of face coverings mandatory on public transport since 15 June
• Compliance levels are reducing, particularly on bus and Metrolink and in the afternoon & evening
• Only 60% of passengers wearing a face covering on trams in the evenings
• Police and operators step up engagement with a week of action at city centre locations

Business owners and employees urged to follow Safely Reopening GM guidelines

Public asked to behave responsibly and support all workers

Public transport passengers in Greater Manchester are being urged to continue playing their part in stopping the spread of coronavirus, after responding positively to the government’s face covering direction. 

Thanks to a helping hand from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Guide Dogs continues training its dogs safely using a bus.

• Campaign across Greater Manchester on how to stay safe
• Business owners and employees urged to follow Safely Reopening GM guidelines

Bus, tram and rail passengers in Greater Manchester will be required to wear a face covering for the duration of their journey from 15 June.

• GM residents urged to only travel if necessary and cycle, walk or drive as first choice
• Public transport for those who need it and only use it as a last option
• Those who must use it asked to follow guidance to keep themselves, staff and public safe
• Metrolink services to increase frequency from next week to allow social distancing

Ring & Ride minibus services have relaunched across Greater Manchester - with safe social distancing in place - to help vulnerable residents make necessary trips.

• Do not travel unless it is absolutely essential – stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives.
• You should only be travelling for work, supplies, to care for others or for medical reasons.
• If you have to travel, drive, cycle or walk, use public transport if you have no other option.
• If you have to drive slow down and take care on the roads – reduce pressure on the NHS.
• Metrolink tram frequency is reducing to a 20-minute service

Statement from TfGM Customer Director, Stephen Rhodes, on the Coronavirus pandemic.