About us
Connecting Greater Manchester
As the local government body responsible for transport, our job is to bring everyone together, improving lives by connecting people and places.
Whether it’s working with bus, tram and train operators to keep your journeys on track. Or using technology to make it easier to travel and plan your journey.
- We’re the first city region outside London to bring bus services under local control as part of the Bee Network.
- We’re also working to bring eight local rail routes into the Bee Network by 2028, with other lines joining by 2030.
- We own Greater Manchester’s bus stations, stops and shelters, and invest in new, modern transport interchanges.
- We’re working to make travel easier and more affordable through smarter travel information, lower fares and smart, integrated ticket systems.
- We manage the Key Route Network (nearly 400 miles) keeping traffic flowing on some of Greater Manchester’s busiest roads.
- We also tell Greater Manchester’s ten planning authorities the best ways to improve transport and land use with their proposals.
What is our vision?
Our vision is the same as the Greater Manchester vision.
We want Greater Manchester to be a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life.
What is our purpose?
Our purpose outlines why we exist.
Both TfGM and the Bee Network exist for the same reason: to improve lives by connecting people and places. Everything we do should stay true to this purpose.
What is our mission?
Our mission is what we’re setting out to do.
For TfGM, that’s to be the enabling force behind all journeys. For the Bee Network, it’s to deliver seamless, affordable, safe and sustainable journeys for all.
What are our values?
Our values are the fundamental things we believe in.
They help us prioritise and make decisions. If something doesn’t match our values, we don’t do it. Our values are:
- Deliver. We do the right thing and stick to our commitments.
- Adapt. When we move forward, so does Greater Manchester.
- Care. We look after each other, our customers, our great city region and our planet
