The network of services will be operated and managed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and the trial will start ahead of the Chelsea match at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, February 17. The bus network will see 17 different routes operating across 60 stops, covering 340 miles and including Radcliffe in one of the services. The routes have been selected after analysis of fan data, which identified areas with limited existing travel options, or those with a dense population of season ticket holders. One bus will operate per route, and there will be space for an average of 80 fans per bus. Existing services and private bus hire systems will not be impacted by the trial and are expected to continue as usual.

Source: The Times February 10, 2024 11:07 UTC