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Yellow Santa?

People travelling into Manchester during the festive period may notice a familiar face spreading Christmas cheer on the city’s trams, though with a new Bee Network-inspired look. Father Christmas has swaped his traditional red and white garb for the yellow of the Bee Network’s franchised buses, Metrolink and cycle hire bikes as part of Transport for Greater Manchester’s ‘Get on Board’ Christmas campaign.

With Christmas being the season of giving, 2,000 Bee Network pin badges will be given out by Santa and his helpers along with leaflets promoting festive discounts and daily competitions. Prizes include free cycle hire minute vouchers and tickets to shows such as Disney on Ice, pantomimes and gigs at local venues. TfGM is also offering festive discounts at a range of partner locations across Manchester, which can be claimed by showing a live Bee AnyBus + Tram ticket on the Bee Network app.

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