Upcoming service changes in Merseyside

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RE: Upcoming service changes in Merseyside

(18/12/2023 17:15)dounowhoiam Wrote:  I know it seems rather backwards, but rather than currently wasting the resources on buying additional vehicles (due to these hydrogen buses not being fit for purpose) could they not be retrofitted to work with an alternate fuel source that is more readily avaliable?

Whilst I'm not anti-car (having an older one myself that I use when public transport is not feasible), it's definitely more helpful to have more double decker buses on routes that need it than at present - at least from what I've seen on the Greater Manchester side - of lack of capacity on routes where passengers are left behind and stuck in congestion due to the sheer number of cars on the road during rush hour.

I think if they were CNG powered? Then there’d be a possibility, however it would be an expensive one at that. Despite most not turning a wheel I am sure they may be still under some sort of warranty. Probably a question for the Metro man who’s more interested in photo opportunities than actual infrastructure improvements.

I agree from what I’ve seen of the Gtr Manchester side, it’s something Merseytravel should be case studying, certain timetables Ie 166/188 are unrealistic for time as it is. We can only hope this sort of scenario is improved with regards to upcoming service changes but I wouldn’t hold your breath.