Greater Manchester Service Changes

[iMarkeh]

RE: Greater Manchester Service Changes

(08/01/2021 22:11)Mayneway Wrote:  So surprise regarding the changes to the 217 and reintroduction of the 44. 18 will be next reverting to its old original route.

Also no surprise that the Ashton daytime circulars are being subsidised. First gave them up for a reason and the changes Stagecoach made haven’t really worked. Bring back the old 38/39 routes and run the 389 through to Hyde again.

217/44 has specific mention in the document that it was introduced as a Diamond efficiency measure. Splitting the route COULD save money in the long run if 2 different operators run the routes (Stotts may not have the resources for a 4 bus tender but may have them for a 2 bus tender. The higher the tender PVR, the less bidders you get and then the more the service costs).

As for your Ashton suggestion, what does that look like in terms of PVR compared to current?