Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot

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RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot

(14/12/2018 22:22)mrd97 Wrote:  Apologies if this has already been answered, but is all hope for an evening/Sunday service on the Noctorum/Ford estates now lost forever? Arriva (or any local operators for that matter) seemingly do not have the resources nor Merseytravel the money to run such a service, so I seem sceptical. Just over a year ago, there were 3 buses an hour eve/sun in both directions.

Plus is there a new provision for Poulton Road now the 408 has been withdrawn?

I don't know when most of the passengers were but between the 492 and 495, there was around 7,000 pax per 4 weeks. There is money there somewhere. The issue is, if anyone took it over, they would be 'invading' in Arrivas area and is it worth the grief that comes with that? Avon weren't bothered as that was their business style but Stagecoach like to stick to what they know and A2B only do tenders. All other companies aren't interested.

The wirral needs a new bus company who are fearless and are happy to invade areas. That is the issue with the wirral at the moment. Look at all the links that have been lost due to each company wanting to stick to their areas.