With the changes due in April, I thought up a trip with 8 Arriva buses in Manchester and Trafford for early April using an Arriva Manchester Daysaver. I would have caught route 130 from East Didsbury to Manchester, 73 to Swinton, 79 to Stretford, 263 to Manchester, 10 to Eccles, 293 to Eccles via Trafford Park, 247 to Altrincham then 370 to Heaton Mersey. However, I know I must have missed this at the time, but I saw on the Arrivabus website that route 247 no longer runs north of Trafford Centre to Eccles. This in addition to Arriva withdrawing route 245 between Trafford Centre and Exchange Quay. So, I shall knock this idea on the head and ride selected routes now, possibly route 79 next weekend, or with different operators later.
An Arriva decker seen late morning today on M60 passing Hollinwood heading south.
At least three deckers (4161,4162,4166) on route 263 (Manchester to Altrincham) today.
Looks like WY have lost a few School Contracts:
PC0002598/297 - ARRIVA NORTH WEST LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Trafford Bar and St Ambrose College given service number 723 effective from 30-Aug-2015.
PC0002598/299 - ARRIVA NORTH WEST LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Hulme Hall Road and St Anthonys High School given service number 767 effective from 30-Aug-2015.
PC0002598/358 - ARRIVA NORTH WEST LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Newall Green High School and Benchill given service number 704 effective from 30-Aug-2015.
PC0002598/385 - ARRIVA NORTH WEST LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Cheetham Hill and Whalley Range School given service number 734 effective from 30-Aug-2015.
PC0002598/388 - ARRIVA NORTH WEST LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Whalley Range and Altrincham given service number 816 effective from 30-Aug-2015.
PC0002598/390 - ARRIVA NORTH WEST LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Carrington, Millhouse Cafe and Thomas Blessed High School given service number 747 effective from 30-Aug-2015.
Couple of School changes, means WY only lose 5 Contracts now since they have gained 1
PC0002598/296 - ARRIVA NORTH WEST LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Variation Accepted: Operating between Wythenshawe Bus Station and Altrincham College of Arts given service number 714 effective from 30-Aug-2015. To amend Route and Timetable.
PC0002598/393 - ARRIVA NORTH WEST LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Davyhulme, Nags Head
Finish Point: Blessed Thoms High School
Via:
Service Number: 748
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 30-AUG-2015
Other Details: New TfGM School tender
Noted that 2740/4 now have £1 adverts applied but they need to be more prominent against First/Stagecoach both where on the 263 2740 really suits Interurban
Is 3048 on loan at Wythenshawe? Saw it in Urmston on Friday
(27/06/2015 23:04)Nickd7018 Wrote: [ -> ]Is 3048 on loan at Wythenshawe? Saw it in Urmston on Friday
Yes it is. 3049 and 3050 are also on loan at Wythenshawe
(27/06/2015 23:39)SL64 JDZ Wrote: [ -> ]Yes it is. 3049 and 3050 are also on loan at Wythenshawe
Cheers