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My student days are numbered

My student days are numbered

Final year has begun, and the clock is ticking. The Mancunion discusses how, at university, it feels like you’re constantly up against the clock
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Stagecoach works ‘magic’ to combat campus congestion

Stagecoach works ‘magic’ to combat campus congestion

Stagecoach has announced that it will be running 55 more bus journeys per day along popular university routes after complaints of ‘congestion’ and long waiting times
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The benefits of cycling from a recent convert

The benefits of cycling from a recent convert

Looking for an alternative to busy buses to and from uni? Taking up cycling may be the perfect answer, and we’ve got plenty of ways to start
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Greater Manchester Student Assembly petition for £1.50 cap on student bus fares

Greater Manchester Student Assembly petition for £1.50 cap on student bus fares

Five student unions in the Greater Manchester area, collectively called the Greater Manchester Student Assembly, have written to Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, to petition him for a £1.50 cap on public transport for students.
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You may miss the magic of the £1.50 bus

You may miss the magic of the £1.50 bus

The £1.50 magic bus fare may have to be scrapped as Manchester receive half the funds expected
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Here’s how Stagecoach will keep buses safe as students admit they’re ‘terrified’ to use services

Here’s how Stagecoach will keep buses safe as students admit they’re ‘terrified’ to use services

The firm insists it’s bringing forward “a range of measures”
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Stagecoach Manchester report healthy profit amid fare increases

Stagecoach Manchester report healthy profit amid fare increases

The figures, which account for all Stagecoach services in the south of Manchester, report a pre-tax profit of £15.2m
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Students “disappointed” after Magic Bus price increase

Students “disappointed” after Magic Bus price increase

Stagecoach have confirmed that longer journeys on the 142 Magic Bus service to Didsbury will now cost £2
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Better Buses Action Week to support regulation of Manchester’s buses

Better Buses Action Week to support regulation of Manchester’s buses

The campaign was aimed at lobbying the Mayor for greater activity on bus reform
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New electric buses to hit Greater Manchester

New electric buses to hit Greater Manchester

Following a £5.2 million investment, more electric buses will be seen in Greater Manchester
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Stagecoach accounts show increase in pre-tax profits

Stagecoach accounts show increase in pre-tax profits

Stagecoach Greater Manchester’s pre-tax profits have gone up, at the same time as director pay, and many fares for customers
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Overnight snow brings Manchester to a halt

Overnight snow brings Manchester to a halt

UoM remained open but some students were told their lectures had been cancelled
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Stagecoach service accused of ‘unacceptable standards’

Stagecoach service accused of ‘unacceptable standards’

Concerns have been raised surrounding the popular 147 bus route which is run by Stagecoach and partly subsided by the University of Manchester
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Stagecoach take over 147 bus

Stagecoach take over 147 bus

With Stagecoach taking over the 147 service, students will be able to travel from West Didsbury to North Campus directly for the first time
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Interview: Alex Tayler

Alex Tayler answers our questions on the SU’s refurbishment, the recent All Students Vote, and local student Facebook groups
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New bus pass not possible until April 2018

Controversy surrounds the creation of an affordable “pass accepted by First and Stagecoach”, a stated priority of the General Secretary
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Rude bus drivers or difficult students?

The Mancunion has investigated student experience with bus drivers after a Manchester Metropolitan University student allegedly faced harassment and discrimination
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Naked man on Stagecoach bus promotes new app

A man, dressed only in a towel, was used today on Stagecoach buses to promote their new app
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Manchester travel deals

Manchester’s travel network is great—but it can be expensive. Here’s some advice on keeping your travel costs down when you start your university journey
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Getting around

Tips for getting around Manchester from The Mancunion
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