Free buses in Greater Manchester
Stagecoach Manchester Volvo BZL on free bus route 2 at Manchester Arndale in August 2025 | |
| Parent | Transport for Greater Manchester |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 July 1974 (as Centreline) 26 September 2002 (as Metroshuttle) 28 October 2018 (as free bus) |
| Locale | Greater Manchester |
| Service area | Manchester City Centre Deansgate Spinningfield Manchester Chinatown Manchester Arndale Manchester Victoria Shudehill Interchange Piccadilly Gardens Northern Quarter Manchester Piccadilly |
| Service type | Zero-Fare bus services |
| Fleet | Volvo B5LH Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 Volvo BZL |
| Operator | Stagecoach Manchester |
| Website | free bus website |
Free bus is a zero-fare bus system that operates in Greater Manchester. The system was first introduced in Manchester city centre in 2002, with two routes linking the city's major thoroughfares and stations with its main commercial, financial and cultural districts.