Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot

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RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(03/02/2017 20:16)Dentonian Wrote:  To save fuel and driver's wages. I would think Concessionary re-imbursement is also a factor, with less "Concessionaires" now travelling by bus.

Many years ago (at least in Liverpool) there was a variation of frequencies on many routes during the course of the day. For example, morning peak hour services would run on say a ten-minute frequency and then reduce to a 12-minute frequency between say 9.30 and 16.00. Also, timetables also indicated that services would be augmented at peak times with peak extras. This system had several consequences. Firstly, it meant that crews often worked split shifts which were not popular and secondly, it meant that a lot of buses were sat in the depot for a large proportion of the day not turning a wheel. These days, the accountants would not like the idea of assets (buses) not earning their keep though I suspect it would be popular with the engineering department as there would be less pressure on them to ensure that the entire fleet was in serviceable condition.

This policy seemed to work well for the travelling public but, interestingly, it was never adopted by the two local NBC subsidiaries, Crosville and Ribble.