Avanti is running a heavily reduced timetable as a result of 'unofficial strike action'
The first fifty Bee Network buses are due to be rolled out in part of the region next year
Thousands of people are set to protest the government's response to the cost of living crisis
For now, Burnham said his role as mayor remains his top priority
The campaign is fighting for lower energy bills and higher wages
The mayor said Avanti's decision shows a 'clear lack of respect' for the people of Greater Manchester
He admitted that the region's buses still need a lot of improvement, however...
Passengers aged between sixteen and eighteen will also travel for free under the reform
Under the reform plans, bus services will offer cheaper fares and quicker routes across the region
The proposal comes as part of Andy Burnham's Clean Air Zone plans