A 'hugely beneficial' trial that allowed elderly and disabled people to travel on Greater Manchester buses for free at any time of the day throughout August has been extended. Concessionary bus pass holders will now be able to to travel before 9.30am in November.

The month-long trial saw more than 100,000 concessionary journeys made before 9:30am, ending the complaints of 'twirlies' - passengers consistently told they are 'too early' to use their pass. Up to 6,000 people a day took advantage of the scheme during August.

The extension of the trial comes after 44 foodbanks, charities and organisations - including Citizens Advice, Greater Manchester Disabled People’s Panel, Manchester Central Foodbank, Manchester Deaf Centre, Transport for All, and Trussell - sent an open letter to

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