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flag Over 2,000 bus drivers in Greater Manchester will strike from Sept. 30–Oct. 1 over pay, disrupting most Bee Network routes.

flag Bus drivers for Greater Manchester’s Bee Network will strike from September 30 to October 1, disrupting around two-thirds of services, including routes in Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, and Trafford, with no impact on Bolton or Wigan. flag The walkout, involving over 2,000 Unite union members, stems from ongoing pay disputes with operators Stagecoach, Metroline Manchester, and First Bus Rochdale. flag Passengers are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and expect crowded alternative services. flag The Metrolink will run normally, and some train services may accept Bee Network tickets. flag TfGM encourages continued negotiations to prevent further disruptions.

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