Statement from Mayor on the Department for Transport £18m extra funding for Greater Manchester

MAYOR of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has today (Friday 9 June) issued the following statement on the Department for Transport announcement of £18m extra funding for Greater Manchester transport:

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said:

“Any extra support for our public transport system as it recovers from the pandemic is of course welcome and we appreciate the Secretary of State’s efforts in securing this.

“This said, the total funding offered, which includes the extra £18m, represents less than half of the shortfall we face and is far less generous in percentage terms than the settlement offered to London.

“If the Government is to deliver on its commitment of London-style public transport outside of London, it has to put funding behind it and ensure all parts of the country receive fair and equal treatment.

“We will continue to press ahead with our plans to introduce the Bee Network in September but have asked the Secretary of State for more funding flexibility to deal with the challenges we face.”

Article Published: 09/06/2023 16:56 PM