Decision details

1.    That the GM Transport Commissioners update be noted.

2.    That separate funding schemes be explored to enable greater consideration and development of capital funding cases for the extension of the Metrolink network to Stockport and further details be brought to the Committee in due course.

3.    That it be noted that the Good Employment Charter was enshrined in the bus franchising process.

4.    That it be noted that there was no proposal to withdraw cash payments for public transport in GM.

5.    That it be advised that one of the vast benefits of bus franchising is the ability to hold bus operators to account.

6.    That it be noted that tackling crime and Anti-social behaviour and increasing visibility across the public transport network was a priority to increase customer confidence.

7.    That it be advised that an overall pricing strategy for both bus and Metrolink services with a unified cap would be developed and the proposals would be presented to the Committee for further consideration as appropriate. 

8.    That the Committee express in writing to the GM Mayor those measures, for example the real living wage which they consider fundamental in the procurement and commissioning of transport services.

9.    That it be noted that intensive discussions are underway with bus operators to reach agreement ahead of the introduction of £2 and £1 fares in September 2022.

10.That the report presented to the meeting of the GMCA on Friday 29 July which requested approval for delegated authority to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM, in consultation with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, to allocate Bus Services Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding to reduce bus fares to a maximum of £2 single fares (£1 for children), with a maximum £5 day ticket (£2.50 for children), from 1 September 2022, subject to agreement with Government and bus operators be shared with the Committee.