Free Bus Passes for Teens in Greater Manchester | Manchester News

New Mayor Bev Craig is hitting the ground running with a bold new plan: free bus travel for all kids aged 11 to 16 in Greater Manchester starting January 2027, expanding an existing program that already covers 18-year-olds. This move will benefit nearly 200,000 young people and save families up to $500 per child annually—just in time to ease rising living costs. Applications will open later this year, and even bigger support is coming this September with free rides for children in temporary housing. Mayor Craig’s vision? To make life easier and more connected for everyone in the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf99a9ee1c16e8a1