Keolis
TfGM Bolton and Wigan Bus Franchises
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is establishing the Bee Network, which will deliver an integrated transport network for Greater Manchester, composed of bus, tram, cycling, and walking routes.
Project Overview
TfGM’s vision is for the network to be operational by 2024, with commuter rail services joining the network by 2030. Keolis tendered for the first tranche of the new bus routes for Bolton and Wigan, which would operate 55 routes served by a fleet of 308 buses, with 750 employees transferring across from existing operators.
Approach:
During the ITT phase, 6 responses were submitted:
Mobilisation Plan
Safety
Environmental and Social Value
Key Assets
Network Delivery
Franchise Delivery
Results
The tender was submitted in October 2022.