Diamond Bus North West

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RE: Diamond Bus North West

(17/01/2021 09:45)Mrboo Wrote:  Nightclub / bars are not always by the book with money under the counter lots of cash and many DJ/Techs/cleaners/hire firms work in cash and used for iffy money reason the underworld used to like them. But my point is they look at books when they work out what they will pay for loss of earning if you had less income and been given ballouts it does mess with what would be offered. it`s the time to buy not sell

But what not been talked about is what happened in Cornwall with Transport for Cornwall now that would be the way to go with Transport for Manchester taking all Tenders inhouse with them taking all fares and risk and finding 1 company to run them all at a set fee who then will run them or find someone to run them. then commercial routes having to get a permit like London. now I could see DNW being happy for that as they could carry on with there core routes and has the new buses to go for Transport for Manchester work

I know this is an old post but I wonder whether this Cornwall example could be replicated in Greater Manchester. So, we could have Rotala the successful bidder for Wigan & Bolton who subcontract some work to Stagecoach and maybe Wigan. Then Manchester North & Rochdale won by Go-Ahead with some work subcontracted to First and Stagecoach. Then Manchester South region could be won by Stagecoach with some work subcontracted to Arriva and Go Goodwins. This would provide stability for several of the main operators in the region.

Disclaimer: These might not be the right names for the 3 franchised regions but you get my drift.