First Manchester

[Y458 KNF]

RE: First Manchester

(27/06/2019 10:15)Mrboo Wrote:  Rusholme should of had Vantages in my view as it right next to MRI same as 18 and 53

Whilst on the subject of Vantage alongside the branded Gemini’s what are fitted with guideway wheels as I’m sure some are used as emergency spares.

[Nwales Bus]

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(27/06/2019 11:53)darylyates17 Wrote:  Whilst on the subject of Vantage alongside the branded Gemini’s what are fitted with guideway wheels as I’m sure some are used as emergency spares.

Rotala aren’t purchasing any of their vehicles. Once Bitton twice shy, the Kidderminster & Redditch Fleet were in a bad shape when they purchased those depots from First.

If they are only leasing buses, there might be some swaps between Oldham and Bolton before services start

[Y458 KNF]

RE: First Manchester

(27/06/2019 12:45)Nwales Bus Wrote:  Rotala aren’t purchasing any of their vehicles. Once Bitton twice shy, the Kidderminster & Redditch Fleet were in a bad shape when they purchased those depots from First.

If they are only leasing buses, there might be some swaps between Oldham and Bolton before services start

That sounds interesting how Bolton’s fleet will end up

[T42 PVM (Moderator)]

RE: First Manchester
Been told Vantage will be ran out of Atherton on a shared Depot basis with First

[johnluke]

RE: First Manchester
Why wasn't vantage part of the deal?

[Mrboo]

RE: First Manchester

(27/06/2019 14:46)johnluke Wrote:  Why wasn't vantage part of the deal?

Tfgm would see it as change of contact as pull it back for re tender

[Rodney259]

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(27/06/2019 08:11)Nwales Bus Wrote:  Does anyone have a list of the services Bolton Depot operates
Thanks

2, 8, 36, 37, 68, 163, 471, 472, 474, 501, 507, 510, 511, 561, 582 & 524 are listed on carlberry.co.uk plus a couple of evening/Sunday services.
Maybe more!

[gka472l]

RE: First Manchester

(27/06/2019 12:45)Nwales Bus Wrote:  Rotala aren’t purchasing any of their vehicles. Once Bitton twice shy, the Kidderminster & Redditch Fleet were in a bad shape when they purchased those depots from First.

If they are only leasing buses, there might be some swaps between Oldham and Bolton before services start

Interesting twist about Rotala not acquiring any vehicles, merely leasing them for up to 2 years, guess First will cascade them far & wide (if they still exist that is....) when they return.

[SF07]

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(27/06/2019 15:50)Rodney259 Wrote:  2, 8, 36, 37, 68, 163, 471, 472, 474, 501, 507, 510, 511, 561, 582 & 524 are listed on carlberry.co.uk plus a couple of evening/Sunday services.
Maybe more!

510 is now Arriva. Also missing are 162, 562 and X39. Plus Vantage, which, as mentioned, isn't part of the deal.

[Winston]

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(27/06/2019 16:01)gka472l Wrote:  Interesting twist about Rotala not acquiring any vehicles, merely leasing them for up to 2 years, guess First will cascade them far & wide (if they still exist that is....) when they return.

It's only because Manchester like Birmingham will be introducing a Clean Air Zone & going min Euro 6.

Rotala aren't interesting in upgrading existing vehicles, they now prefer to buy brand new Micro Hybrids and take advantage of various rebates / low emission funding available etc.