Greater Manchester Franchising

[Mikeonthebuses]

RE: Greater Manchester Franchising
I have been watching how London buses are being operated and managed, there somethings TFGM could use and learn from here in Manchester.

Bus Parks - Areas where multiple vehicles park to wait their time or next duty or driver break, In Greater Manchester there is a lack of suitable bus parks especially at major terminuses like the city centre. meaning vehicles having to find not suitable places to park or hogging a valuable stand. Would TFGM look at constructing some bus parks for vehicles out of service as London has?

Would we see more cross-city routes in the near future?

Would see an introduction in a similar version of IBus like London, to provide next stop announcements, stand closures and route divisions.

TFGM could pioneer new ideas which are not currently used in London.

What have you seen from London Bus Operation that you would like to happen with our Buses in Manchester