Decision details

1.   That the introduction of an Annual Bee Bus Ticket priced at £800 be approved.

2.   That the introduction of a TfGM scheme with local Credit Unions, from January 2025, to improve access to annual bus tickets be endorsed.

3.   That the continuation of the Bee Network Recompense Scheme for Tranche 3 bus customers be approved.

4.   That the introduction of multi modal ‘pay as you go’ (PAYG) contactless ticketing and capped fares across bus and tram in March 2025 be approved.

5.   That the potential go live dates for the ‘pay as you go’ scheme of either 16^th or 23^rd March 2025 be acknowledged.

6.   That the plans to provide an update on the annual review of the Capped Fares Scheme and proposed next steps be noted.

7.   That the potential extension of the Care Leavers scheme, from aged 21 to aged 25, from April 2025 be noted.

8.   That the GMCA acknowledges the achievements of the Bee Network bus integration following the first anniversary of the tranche 1 go live date.

9.   That the verbal updates provided by SM Credit Union and Unify on the work of GM’s 14 credit unions be received.

10.   That GM Leaders be requested to actively promote the Annual Bus Ticket Credit Scheme and information relating to local credit unions to all of their staff members.