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RE: Go Goodwins

(05/10/2022 18:05)dounowhoiam Wrote:  When Little Gem had it for the longer East Didsbury services they always had longer buses

Under MCT and D&G when Altrincham-Manchester Airport was a standalone service it was commonplace for a Solo or Enviro with around 30 seats to be used. When D&G extended it the big Enviros got introduced on most journeys, but there were still some Solos on the short early and late journeys.

Quote:with the Versa's only being that little number of seats - although probably better suited due to the extra luggage space for Airport travellers.

The number of luggage racks was overkill though. There's rarely more than 2 or 3 passengers with suitcases, so one rack would have been sufficient. The layout was designed for APH, who would be expecting everyone to have suitcases.

Quote:The only way I could see Little Gem increase is if TfGM reclassify the tender to increase the seat numbers.

From what I understand TfGM set a capacity requirement, not a seating requirement. So if it's a requirement for 36 then it doesn't matter whether it's 20 seated + 16 standing or 28 seated + 8 standing. Obviously a smaller bus that meets the requirement is cheaper to run, so might allow an operator to put in a lower bid.