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Changes to the Bus Network and Review of Subsidised Bus Services Budget

 

 

Meeting: 15/01/2021 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee (Item 7.)

7. Changes to the Bus Network and Review of Subsidised Bus Services Budget pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Report of Alison Chew, Head of Bus Services, TfGM.

Additional documents:

Decision:

  1. That the presentation slides be shared with Members.

 

  1. That it be noted that travel advice in relation to access to the mass vaccination site at the Ethiad Tennis Centre was now available on the TfGM website.

 

  1. That the changes to the commercial network and the proposals not to replace the de-registered commercial services as set out in Annex A of the report be noted.

 

  1. That it be agreed that no action is taken in respect of changes or de-registered commercial services as set out in Annex A of the report.

 

  1. That it be noted that the changes to services 36 and 37 as outlined in the report by Diamond would no longer be going ahead.

 

  1. That it be noted that TfGM had undertaken a review of schools’ services for this lockdown period, and in consultation with all schools, have reduced services by 30% with no impact to pupils.

 

  1. That the proposed action taken in respect of changes or de-registered commercial services as set out in Annex B of the report be approved.

 

  1. That it be noted that Cllr Fielding would share his suggestions with TfGM offline in relation to the use of bus stops for both directions.

 

  1. That the proposed changes to general subsidised services set out in Annex C of the report be approved.

 

  1. That TfGM would continue to monitor the changes to the 41 service and ensure that north and south Manchester remain connected.