Councillors say people across the region should have the option of a 'safe and regular journey home at night'
The first fifty Bee Network buses are due to be rolled out in part of the region next year
Services in Manchester, Preston, Liverpool and Lancaster will be impacted
The government bailout received during the lockdown is set to end this October
The sale is spread across 2,000 services to more than 500 stations
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
The disruption is expected to last for the rest of the month
Under the reform plans, bus services will offer cheaper fares and quicker routes across the region