Merseyside Night Buses

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RE: Merseyside Night Buses

(23/09/2016 11:15)Enviro400 Wrote:  Any news on average loadings for the 86 and N1?

I have seen a few outbound 86s throughout the week (all at different times) and they all seemed to have between half a dozen and ~20 people on board, which to me doesn't seem to bad. Anybody have a clearer picture? I really hope that the students take advantage of this service, it would be a shame for such a good pilot scheme to be wasted

Freshers' week begins this weekend (was it really 44 years ago for me?) and that should increase loadings. When the rest of the student body arrives next weekend, I think that many will be delighted to see a night bus service has been introduced on the 86. Also, the traditional late summer (foreign) holiday season is coming to an end and more of the local, non-student population will be using the city centre night spots again.

As for the N1, I doubt many are using it beyond Birkenhead. The 471/2 was always a better route to trial, IMO. Is it being used at all from Chester towards Liverpool?