More likely TfGM data collector: they do have travelling data collectors who are recording passenger flows - here probably on a supported / tendered service.Technically yes and no. It was a High Peak service that runs in to Greater Manchester, and the ticket inspector worked for TfGM.
I was shocked because I have travelled on thousands of buses (including in London and other cities) and never had an inspector actually ask me for a ticket!
I'm aware of the signs warning of their existence, but never actually encountered one personally.
The current GM Bee Network only covers 20% of bus routes in GM. The next area B from 24 March 2024 adds a further 30% of routes with the final 50% only joining from January 2025.Just an idle thought, but should the thread title now be changed to reflect that the Bee Network has now commenced and the fact that the TfGM website has now been replaced by the Bee Network website.
There is still a lot of non-franchised routes which are in danger of being ignored - two route changes are sneaking out from Monday 29th: 280 at Altrincham; 382 at Stockport joining other more publicised route changes to Stagecoach 115 116 256 314 368.
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