The countdown is on for the launch of the Greater Manchester Bee Network, as we were invited to the Stagecoach Wigan depot in Ashton-in-Makerfield, to mark one month to go until the launch of the Bee Network and franchised bus service for Greater Manchester. The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, was joined by transport commissioner Vernon Everitt and leaders of Wigan Council and Bolton Council and a fleet of yellow Bee Buses ready for the launch next month.