GMPTE

Public Transport for Greater Manchester
Throughout Great Britain, with the exception of Greater London, public transport is operated by commercial companies who decide what services to run and what fares to charge. However, these services do not always meet the social needs of the community as a whole.

Passenger Transport Authorities are responsible for providing the services and facilities which the market does not provide in large conurbations. Elsewhere this responsibility is undertaken by local County Councils.

The County of Greater Manchester has a Passenger Transport Authority. It is located in the North West of England and consists of ten District Councils; Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.

Arriva Buses

Use your pre-pay contactless transit card
The service, to be piloted in the district of Bolton, will enable holders of the local council's leisure smartcard to make journeys on bus services operated by Arriva Manchester, using a stored value purse delivered through sQuidcard.

Additionally, the eMoney purse will allow customers to also use the smartcard for purchasing low-cost items such as newspapers, food and other convenience goods. If you would like to receive updates and alerts then please sign up here.

"sQuid signs groundbreaking agreement with Greater Manchester Transport bosses"

27 February 2008 - Reuters
sQuidcard, the eMoney payments system operator, and Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE), responsible for transport initiatives across one of the largest cities in the UK, have signed a contract to deliver a pre-paid transit smartcard service. Click here to find out more >

GMPTE and the environment

Serious responsibility
GMPTE takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously. The Government has made protection of the environment and the meeting of the UK's international commitments on climate change cornerstones of its overall policies. Economic, social and environmental factors are now considered to be of equal importance when making decisions.

Buses

Greater Manchester
has an extensive bus network operated by various commercial operators. All GMPTE information is comprehensive and impartial; provided independently to any of these companies. A list of these commercial operators can be found via the links at the top of this page, should you wish to contact them direct.