Arriva North West - Winsford Depot

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RE: Arriva North West - Winsford Depot

(28/02/2023 06:31)M60lad Wrote:  In fact looking at what's proposed to be withdrawn it will surely leave Winsford without any bus services unless D&G plan on taking on any of the services over.

First thing to note is Arriva have council contracts, as well as running commercial services. The Sunday Northwich locals being one example, that D&G Bus had in the past. Unless there's a break clause in those contracts, wouldn't Arriva be obliged to continue running the service from another depot or to subcontract the service?

For the contracted services, does anyone know how many rival bids they were? That might give an idea of how much interest they'll be from other operators.

Also worth noting Arriva run school and college services in Cheshire.

A surprise option might be a local coach operator. Hollinshead took over the Congleton locals when GHA collapsed, while Holmeswood Coaches (who have experience of running local bus services) have a depot in Northwich.