Rossendalebus

[WhiteVanMan]

RE: Rossendalebus

(16/12/2017 09:07)wimdebusse Wrote:  I wonder.....I know the acquisition of Rosso by Transdev consolidates their position in East Lancashire, but this gives them a foothold in north Manchester, (Bury & Rochdale), where First closed its operating center at Bury. I wonder whether there has been some top level speculation about Firstbus?, you have to admit they posted some very poor results for last year, and the statement about not investing in new vehicles where the council's were not dealing with congestion seems to me like an excuse not to buy new buses. With Rotala buying part of Goodwins, I know not the same scale as the Transdev acquisition, it seems that the second tier group's are circling ready to pounce. Stagecoach wouldn't be able to do much due the monopolies commission, but as a
I said "I wonder"

Don't forget, that when First closed their depot at Bury. A number of drivers left First, and applied for jobs with other companies, including Rosso. The last time, I went passed Bury depot (2-weeks ago), it looked if nothing has been done with it since it closed!, So could Transdrev/Rosso be interested in it?