Route 50
Route: East Didsbury - Manchester City Centre (later extended to Salford Quays)
Operators
| Operator | Start date | End date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Buses | 26/10/1986 | 12/12/1993 | Dates to be confirmed |
| Ribble | 26/10/1986 | 25/10/1987 | Dates to be confirmed |
| Greater Manchester Buses South | 13/12/1993 | 24/03/1996 | Dates to be confirmed |
| MTL Manchester | 14/03/1994 | 03/07/1995 | Dates to be confirmed |
| Stagecoach Manchester | 25/03/1996 | 04/01/2025 | |
| Metroline Manchester | 05/01/2025 | Sharston Large franchise |