BUS operator, Stagecoach Manchester, held a surprise celebration to mark the arrival of the four millionth customer to use one of its services.

As Bako Noori, 20, exited the X50 service at the intu Trafford Centre, he was greeted by a live fanfare, confetti canons, baton twirlers, balloons and banners.

He was also presented with a £200 voucher, which he can spend in any intu Trafford Centre store, by Stagecoach Manchester managing director, Christopher Bowles, and intu Trafford Centre general manager, Richard Paxton, on May 13.

First launched in 2009, the X50 route, which travels from Manchester City Centre to intu Trafford Centre, has become one of Stagecoach Manchester’s most popular services.