As a result, Merseysiders benefit from a range of facilities including:

• free travel for 250,000 elderly and disabled members of the community
  
  
• a family of tickets to suit all travel needs
  
  
• modern stations across Merseyside
  
  
• the award winning Mersey Ferries, a premier Merseyside tourist attraction
  
  
• crossriver links 365 days a year provided by the Mersey Tunnels
  
  
• plans for an ambitious Rapid Transit network for the 21st century
  
  
• funding and standard setting for the Merseyrail network
  
  
• a new generation of Merseyrail stations across the region
  
  
• a network of Travel Centres across Merseyside
  
  
• maintenance of over 6,000 bus stops and shelters on Merseyside
  
  
• the only comprehensive public transport information line open 7am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays
  
  
• environmental initiatives including electric and gas powered vehicles
  
  
• campaigns and educational projects focusing on social and economic aspects relating to public transport and the community