Growth Funding TfGM has secured multi-billion funding in 2025 aimed at Metrolink expansion and related transport projects, signaling ongoing capital programs and opportunities for technology, infrastructure, and systems integration vendors.

Expanded Frameworks The launch of Transport Professional Services frameworks and a broader contracting framework indicates TfGM’s openness to external providers for large-scale projects, creating access points for consulting, design, construction, and implementation services.

Mobility Innovations Introduction of 18-21 half-price monthly tickets and new E-bee bikes shows a focus on youth and micro-mobility, suggesting opportunities for software, payment platforms, data analytics, and fleet management solutions.

Strategic Partnerships Collaboration with Parklife and local councils for travel passes demonstrates a pattern of public–private partnerships, offering avenues for integrated ticketing, marketing tech, and urban mobility ecosystems.

Sustainability Push Developing School Streets and emphasis on reducing traffic point to sustainability and safety initiatives, creating demand for technology-enabled traffic management, routing optimization, and environmental data solutions.