News for: Transport

Renowned Manchester photographer, Craig Barker, has created a new piece of modern art to be displayed in the brand-new Mercedes-Benz Stockport. Opened in July this year, Mercedes-Benz Stockport is owned by LSH Auto UK, part of the World’s leading premium automobile dealer group (LSH … [Read more...]

GREATER Manchester is gearing up to be the first city-region in the UK to hold a public consultation on the introduction of a bus franchising scheme, using powers available under the Bus Services Act 2017.At a meeting on Monday 7 October, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will be … [Read more...]

PLANS to support Thomas Cook staff affected by the collapse of the travel company, including Stockport at Thomas Cook Travel Agency at Merseyway and in Bramhall and Marple, have been drawn up by the city-region’s authorities, including the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Combined … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Transport for Greater Manchester - TfGM - have partnered to raise awareness of the economic benefits of dynamic working for businesses as well as promoting the health and wellbeing benefits it can have on those who work in Greater Manchester. Alongside … [Read more...]

A new service is launched between Stavanger and Manchester and increased frequencies between Manchester and Oslo & Bergen as increased Premiership football demand has boosted flight services with SAS SAS has responded to a surge in interest in English football by introducing a new direct … [Read more...]

UK innovators have been boosted by more than £300 million investment, to develop cleaner, greener travel. The government will provide £125 million, which will be supported by industry co-investment of up to £175 million to support new technologies including flying urban taxis, electric passenger … [Read more...]

Navigational apps powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) are set to help drivers to plan trips and avoid congested roads. Motorists could soon enjoy quicker and easier getaways on bank holidays, as government announces plans to open up data on planned changes to the road network, highlighting … [Read more...]

Night Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord, is calling on Greater Manchester residents to take part in the Transport at Night survey and have their say on the future of transport links between the hours of 6pm and 6am. Results from the Transport at Night survey will provide a unique insight into how … [Read more...]