First Manchester

[Mayneway]

RE: First Manchester

(21/11/2013 20:32)mic Wrote:  

(21/11/2013 19:30)Mayneway Wrote:  

(21/11/2013 18:27)SF07 Wrote:  B7RLEs out in force today on non-regular services in Oldham, as they were operating on services 59, 83, 184 and 409. Two Olympians out on the 58, both arriving at Oldham bus station at the same time in opposite directions. Another B9TL operating on the 184 to Huddersfield (1620 from Piccadilly).

Meanwhile, First will be introducing cheaper single fares on the 346 from Sunday. Interesting to see if Stagecoach response.

http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/greater_...711&conf=0

This makes me laugh.
I carnt see cheaper fares making that much of a difference. It's the idiotic allocating that needs to change.
I've noticed the majority of people now wait for the Stagecoach 346. It's no contest really. A smart clean 2 year old low floor bus or a cold damp high floor shed (Arrow or Olympian).

It's about time these buses were restricted to schools.

those olys are good buses

They are if your an enthusiast Mic.
If your an OAP with a shopping trolly, mum with a pram or have a disability your stuck as them steps can be tricky.
I wouldn't mind if Pioneer were short of buses but they have plenty of low floor vehicles. What's more I've been told by a driver that there is no reason to use the Arrow or Olympians on a Saturday yet there always out being used.
I vote with my feet and use Stagecoach!