Don’t leave it to the last minute to start thinking about how you’ll get to school this year. Make sure you visit the new Bee Network schools webpage to find out everything you need to know about walking, cycling, bus and tram travel.
For a ‘one stop shop’ for all travelling to school information, please visit our bespoke webpage created for Little Lever School, by TfGM.
Be top of the class: get travel planning now!
Information for students, parents and guardians:
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have compiled a list of resources for parents/carers and students to use for their school travel.
Igo card applications
If you’re 11-16 you’ll need an igo card to travel using child tickets on buses and trams in Greater Manchester and this includes purchases made on the Bee Network App.
You can apply for an igo card by post or at an Information and Ticket Office. Visit beenetwork.com/igo for more information.
It can take up to two weeks to process your igo card application, so make sure you apply in plenty of time for the start of the new term.
School Leavers (23/24 Year 11) – ‘Our Pass’
If you’re 16-18 and a school leaver starting college or sixth form in September you can now apply for ‘Our Pass’ to get free bus travel across Greater Manchester.
Visit ourpass.co.uk to watch a video showing how to apply and be sure to get your application in early to have it for the start of term.
TravelSafe
Make sure you travel on buses and trams safely and responsibly. You can get advice and tips for you and your friends at tfgm.com/schools.
The TravelSafe Partnership is working hard to keep everyone safe on the transport network. Find out more and how to report incidents online at beenetwork.com/safe-and-secure-travel
