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Bee Network

No more guesswork. This app arms users with real-time transit data, stripping away travel anxiety in Greater Manchester.

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Key Figures

Downloads

750k+

User Rating

3.7/5

Total Ratings

2.7K

Publisher

Transport for Greater Manchester

An analytical assessment of key features enhancing public transport experience in Greater Manchester.

Bee Network App: Core Functionality Overview

Digital Ticketing & Payments

It allows users to purchase selected bus and tram tickets directly within the app, including Bee AnyBus+Tram, and display them for inspection. The app supports easy payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay, with the option to save payment details for faster transactions.

Live Bus Tracking

The app provides live locations of buses on a map, enabling users to track them along their route to the stop and view the positions of subsequent buses. This significantly reduces waiting anxiety and improves planning.

Comprehensive Journey Planning

This tool features multi-modal journey planning, covering buses, trams, trains, and active travel options like cycling and walking. It offers filtering by travel mode or step-free access and includes park and ride information.

Real-time Departure Information

It allows users to find their nearest stops and get live departure times for buses, trams, and trains. Users can also save favourite stops for quick access to real-time updates, making daily commutes more predictable.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Bee Network

What is the Bee Network app?

The Bee Network app, developed by Transport for Greater Manchester, provides live travel information, bus tracking, journey planning, and allows users to buy and display bus and tram tickets.

Can I track buses using the Bee Network app?

Yes, the Bee Network app allows users to view live locations of buses on a map and track them along their route, including subsequent buses.

How do I plan a journey with the Bee Network app?

Users can plan public transport journeys (buses, trams, trains) and active travel (cycling, walking) in the Bee Network app. Results are filterable by travel mode or step-free access.

Can I buy tickets in the Bee Network app?

Yes, the Bee Network app allows users to buy selected bus and tram tickets, including Bee AnyBus+Tram tickets, and display them for travel or inspection.

What payment methods does the Bee Network app accept for tickets?

The Bee Network app accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay for ticket purchases. Users also have the option to save their payment details for quicker transactions.

Does the Bee Network app provide live departure times?

Yes, the Bee Network app provides live departure times for bus, tram, and train services. Users can find their nearest stop and save favorites for quick access.

Can I provide feedback on my journey in the Bee Network app?

Yes, the Bee Network app features a 'Rate your journey' function allowing users to provide feedback on bus and tram journeys in Greater Manchester.

Where can I find my nearest stop using the Bee Network app?

The Bee Network app allows users to find their nearest bus or tram stop and view departure times. Users can also save stops as favorites.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

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Description

Say yellow to the Bee Network app, brought to you by Transport for Greater Manchester. You can find your nearest stop, get live departure times, track your bus, plan a journey and buy and use tram tickets. Use the Bee Network app to: • Track bus live locations • Find your nearest stops and departure times, save your favourites for quick access • Plan your journey on public transport or by active travel • Buy and display tram, bus and multi modal tickets • View active, purchased and expired tickets • Rate your journey BUS TRACKING View the live locations of buses on a map and track them along the route to your stop. You can also see the locations of subsequent buses and where they are currently are on the route. LIVE TRAVEL UPDATES Get live departure times for bus, tram and train. Find your nearest stop, select it as a ‘favourite’ and stay updated. JOURNEY PLANNING You can plan public transport journeys on buses, trams and trains as well as active travel via cycling, cycle hire and walking. Filter results by travel mode or step-free access. Park and ride options are provided when available. We will let you know the right ticket for your journey and either give you the option to buy it in the app or provide you with pricing information and instructions for other retail channels. BUY, SAVE AND DISPLAY TICKETS FROM THE APP You can buy selected bus and tram tickets on the Bee Network app, including our new Bee AnyBus+Tram tickets and use the app to display or scan your ticket when boarding or for inspection. You can now pay easily with Apple Pay and Google Pay as well as the option to save your payment details, to make it quicker and easier when you’re buying your tickets. RATE YOUR JOURNEY Let us know about your bus and tram journeys in Greater Manchester. We will use your feedback to shape the Bee Network. For further information go to beenetwork.com Please note that you must have a valid ticket to travel on public transport otherwise you are liable for a Penalty Fare. If you are using the app to buy and display tickets for travel, make sure your phone has enough battery to display your ticket for the duration of your journey. Bee Network: Powered by Transport for Greater Manchester. Every journey. Every day.