Vehicle Optare Versa Frequency 10 minutes | Start Shudehill Interchange Operates 07:00-19:00 | |
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Operator First Greater Manchester Via The Printworks
Manchester Victoria
Deansgate
Castlefield
Manchester Piccadilly
Oxford Road Station
Castlefield
Deansgate
Spinningfields/The Avenue
Manchester Victoria | ||
Metroshuttle 2 operates in Manchester city centre from Shudehill Interchange via Manchester Victoria station, Manchester city centre, Deansgate, Castlefield and Manchester Oxford Road station.
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Metroshuttle is a partnership between Transport for Greater Manchester, Manchester City Council, National Car Parks and the property developer Allied London. The service is zero-fare (free) and does not require any tickets or passes. Allied London own the Spinningfields mixed-use development that is served by the route.
History
Metroshuttle route 2 began operating in September 2002 and replaced the previous Centreline city centre operation. First Manchester was chosen by Transport for Greater Manchester to operate the service with a fleet of Optare Solos. On 7 November 2010, First Manchester commenced a further contract with hybrid Optare Versas introduced. In July 2014, three electric Optare Versas were introduced.