(15/05/2014 19:57)KU02 YUH Wrote: [ -> ]If so, I can't see the 57C/58C being replaced as Arriva's 58 runs a pretty-much identical route. I must say that them and the 144/145 seem to be busy services, so it's a surprise that they're being withdrawn.
Got talking to a CUMFY driver yesterday morning about the removal of these services and he was HORRIFIED that I knew about it, insisting such information is "strictly confidential". I told him "No it's not, it's now in the public domain." (gotta love this thread)
He reckons far too many OAPs are getting on with passes, and when they scan them, the refunds from Merseytravel aren't enough to break-even, hence these services are actually LOSING money!
With cuts to the BSOG, pathetic refunds from OAP passes and the ever rising cost of diesel and insurance costs, it makes you wonder how bus companies make a living without resorting to cash options like Dayriders, Weekly Tickets etc.
Merseytravel may step in and make the 157/158 route an all-day service (currently operated on their behalf by HTL Buses evenings/Sundays), problem is, they're skint as well!
It angers me that the most vunerable members of society keep getting kicked by this cruel government, whilst the super-rich get a tax cut and don't pay a mansion tax.
You've got a vote on 22nd May.
USE IT!
Are Merseytravel withdrawing the 150 or is just the end of the CumfyBus contract to run it?
(16/05/2014 14:30)moreton407 Wrote: [ -> ]Are Merseytravel withdrawing the 150 or is just the end of the CumfyBus contract to run it?
The new Ace Travel 500 runs over the top of the 150 service, there's no point having a tendered and a commercial service through the tunnel in the early hours, the patronage really isn't brilliant for a start.
(16/05/2014 14:45)R557 ABA Wrote: [ -> ]The new Ace Travel 500 runs over the top of the 150 service, there's no point having a tendered and a commercial service through the tunnel in the early hours, the patronage really isn't brilliant for a start.
Lets just hope the commercial service lasts then , Merseytravel must be fed up of filling voids in services that were originally tenders that went commercial and couldnt make enough to keep them viable.
Shouldn't of Merseytravel looked into Wirral routes 138/139 and 181, as Avon Buses have been operating over them routes commercially for a few months now.
(16/05/2014 14:59)moreton407 Wrote: [ -> ]Shouldn't of Merseytravel looked into Wirral routes 138/139 and 181, as Avon Buses have been operating over them routes commercially for a few months now.
As there is a tender in place it has to be agreed by all parties if the service is to be withdrawn early , in the case of some companies this could result in some companies going to the wall , so it is always looked unfavourably on .
PC0001141/234 - ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Variation Accepted: Operating between Warrington Bus station,Huyon Elizabeth Road and Liverpool Queen Square Bus Station given service number 6/6E/7/7A/7E effective from 27-Jul-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PC0001977/9 - WARRINGTON BOROUGH TRANSPORT LTD T/A NETWORK WARRINGTON, WILDERSPOOL CAUSEWAY, WARRINGTON, WA4 6PT
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Warrington Interchange and Warrington Interchange given service number 30/31/32/32a effective from 02-Jun-2014. To amend Timetable.
PC0001977/14 - WARRINGTON BOROUGH TRANSPORT LTD T/A NETWORK WARRINGTON, WILDERSPOOL CAUSEWAY, WARRINGTON, WA4 6PT
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Warrington Bus Station and Warrington Bus Station given service number 11/12 effective from 02-Jun-2014. To amend Timetable.
PC0001977/78 - WARRINGTON BOROUGH TRANSPORT LTD T/A NETWORK WARRINGTON, WILDERSPOOL CAUSEWAY, WARRINGTON, WA4 6PT
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Warrington Interchange and Gorse Covert given service number 17/17A effective from 02-Jun-2014. To amend Timetable.
PC0002612/45 - HARRISONS COACHES (MORECAMBE) LTD T/A BATTERSBY SILVER GREY COACHES, THE COACH STATION, MIDDLEGATE, WHITE LUND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MORECAMBE, LA3 3PE
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between SILVERDALE HOLGATES CARAVAN PARK and SILVERDALE RAILWAY STATION given service number 1 effective from 19-May-2014. To amend Timetable.
(21/05/2014 11:16)St Helens Rider Wrote: [ -> ]PC0001141/234 - ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Variation Accepted: Operating between Warrington Bus station,Huyon Elizabeth Road and Liverpool Queen Square Bus Station given service number 6/6E/7/7A/7E effective from 27-Jul-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
6 is terminating at Huyton with the 7 extended to Warrington replacing the 7A.
(21/05/2014 16:36)Raawwwrrr! Wrote: [ -> ]6 is terminating at Huyton with the 7 extended to Warrington replacing the 7A.
Thanks for this: I imagine that it will still be the case that the 6 terminates at Elizabeth Road in Huyton, rather than just the Bus Station -- do you know?