Public asked to share their thoughts on Metrolink fare zones
It would make ticket pricing simpler.
Last updated 1st Jun 2018
Plans have been put forward to make it a lot simpler to buy tickets for Manchester's Metrolink.
At the moment there are 8,500 fare combinations to choose from but Transport for Greater Manchester wants to reduce that number down to 10 - with the introduction of four zones.
The proposal would replace the existing system and would work a little bit like the London Underground - with prices based on how many areas you pass through, with each zone only counted once.
Return fares (peak and off-peak) would be replaced by daily travel cards allowing unlimited travel within the selected zones.
It would also help to pave the way for a fully-integrated ticketing system for Greater Manchester.
If approved by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority in July fare zones would be introduced in early 2019.
A special webpage has been developed that sets out the proposals in detail, including proposed zones and fares.
The public are being asked to share their feedback on the proposed changes via an online survey. The closing date for replies is midnight on Sunday 17 June.
More information about the changes can be found here.