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In conversation with Sacha Lord

In conversation with Sacha Lord

We sat down with Sacha Lord to discuss this year’s Reclaim the Night campaign, his thoughts on the loss in momentum of the anti-spiking movement, and the effect the cost of living crisis will have on students
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
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.
Scrapping of bus route leaves Cheshire residents isolated from Manchester

Scrapping of bus route leaves Cheshire residents isolated from Manchester

The reduction of the route has left some locals concerned about their access to the city
GMCA move to take back control of region’s bus networks

GMCA move to take back control of region’s bus networks

The move would see a London-style bus system implemented, with profits re-invested back into buses
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
Manchester transport faces a north-south divide, say councillors

Manchester transport faces a north-south divide, say councillors

North Manchester is being disproportionately affected by failures in local transport
Northern Rail staff to strike until 2019

Northern Rail staff to strike until 2019

Northern Rail staff have announced strikes until early 2019, in which they will target the heavy congestion of the festive period
Give Manchester same transport powers as London, says Burnham

Give Manchester same transport powers as London, says Burnham

The Mayor has called for the council to be handed greater jurisdiction over Manchester’s transport system amid an ongoing crisis

Union exec officer calls for North Campus bus route

Diversity Officer Omar Aljuhani wants to improve disabled access and the student experience for students living on the North Campus