Train passengers on the Stalybridge to Victoria line or the Glossop to Piccadilly line – that runs through Hyde – will soon be able to tap in and tap out on their rail journeys as they become part of the Bee Network next year. This comes after the recent roll out of tap and go payments on Greater Manchester buses that will mean fares are capped across buses and trams – a big step towards an Oyster like system for Greater Manchester.

Mayor Andy Burnham is also ambitious to provide at least one main night service into every borough of Greater Manchester, to support the workers and businesses that make up the night time economy. As well as buses, trams and trains, there are also plans to bring e-bikes into the Bee Network within a year.

All of which means the Annual Bee Network Pass is ever more valuable, especially now it includes travel on trams and if you need help spreading the cost of a pass, Cash Box Credit Union can spread the cost of the annual pass across 12 months.