Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

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RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

(11/06/2019 17:16)mrd97 Wrote:  I used the 119 frequency as I live in spital and my friends were based in Wallasey and Upton. So I know the feeling. Luckily I drive now.

I’d reinstate the 419 (418 isn’t needed, New Chester Road is already well served). Cut the 38 back to the Croft. Reintroduce the 145/6 on a combined hourly frequency. Cut back the 16/17 to Clatterbridge (419 will cover Eastham-Arrowe Park Link). I think this wouldn’t require any more buses if it’s cut back to hourly along the entire route

A 145/146 hourly service probably would use 2 buses.

84/85 Eastham Ferry - Clatterbridge circulars, via Mill Park, Raby Mere, Clatterbridge, Spital and Bromborough. Should be less than an hour round trip. Only uses 1 bus if it’s ran every 2 hours in either direction (for a combined hourly service)

Cutting the 38 back I’m unsure, definitely saves 1 bus, perhaps

Cutting the 16/16A/17 back to Clatterbridge saves 2 buses

So in theory, these proposals could actually reduce the current PVR

1. The 119 was a merseytravel service , now its been off the agenda for so long ,Merseytravel will not fill the hole , there is more important places like Noctorum or Beechwood that are further up the pecking order.

2. The 145/146 would not be worthwhile if the 38 stays on its long winded round the world job between Boundary Road and Eastham Ferry / Mill Park Estate.

3. The present 16/16A/17 actually increase Stagecoach share of the market in the Eastham area , does the have to serve Blakeley Road though .