Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

[First Class]

RE: First Chester & Wirral

(02/10/2012 11:49)P493 MBY Wrote:  I sort of understand why saveaways cant be used on the 1/2 to Chester as its quite a way over the boundary.

BUT, on the subject of merseytravel zones... it really doesnt make any sense to have the boundary at Yew Tree Farm and Boathouse lane near Parkgate / Neston, it would make sense to extend it the extra 3 stops into Neston - its meant to be a public service, the extra 3 stops wont harm surley? Anyway, best get back to topic..

on the subject of saveaways on the 1/2/X2, being a partnership with Merseytravel and Cheshire W&C council, they'd probably agree it beneficial - Maybe not as far as Chester, but as far as Ellesmere Port at least..

We can only hope!

Saveaways are obviously valid to Chester/Ellesmere Port by train, so Merseytravel obviously know there is a market for cross-boundary zonal ticketing. This happened because the pot was "redistributed" to give the rail companies a bigger share. Chester/Ellesmere Port are even within Merseytravel Area G.

A good step would be to create an Area G Saveaway AND subsequently allow the All Zone Saveaway into Area G by bus.