Bee Network buses hit with safety warning over fears they could catch fire

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The notice has been issued to 50 zero-emission buses in the Bee Network's fleet

New electric buses operating in Greater Manchester are subject to a safety notice because of fears they could catch fire.

The Alexander Dennis-built buses which are affected are operated by Go North West on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester . A spokesperson for the latter confirmed staff are ‘following all precautions set out in this bulletin’. Steve Warrener, TfGM’s finance director, added at a meeting of the Greater Manchester audit committee that he was ‘absolutely aware of the issues experienced’.

 

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