One bus company is launching a new phone app feature to help passengers as the numbers of services being provided across the town increases.

Stagecoach, which operate a number of routes in Bury, is offering "Busy Bus" to help travellers plan journeys as travel restrictions are eased.

The new feature on the Stagecoach app will provide a traffic light indicator to help people choose quieter services and maintain social distancing on public transport.

Carla Stockton-Jones, interim UK managing director for Stagecoach, said: "We are pleased to be welcoming more people back onto our buses as things start to open up around the country.

"We have already put a range of extra measures in place to make sure our customers feel confident in using our services, including strict cleaning regimes and social distancing measures, which we know are the biggest priorities for travellers.

"The launch of our new busy bus indicator is an extra step to give people an easy, at a glance guide on the best times to travel and to plan their journeys to avoid busier times."