Arriva North West - Winsford Depot

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RE: Arriva North West - Winsford Depot

(18/12/2019 11:15)knutstransport Wrote:  Quote from Cheshire East:

"We are disappointed with the decision by the operator to withdraw this commercial bus service.

"We anticipate that other operators will be considering whether to offer services over all or part of the route on a commercial basis. It is important to note that in law the council is unable to intervene in a competitive market."

"We are monitoring the situation and should no alternative commercial offer come forward, we would consider whether there was a case to provide a subsidised service on all, or part of, the route."

Seems to suggest they'll do nothing in the first instance and if none of the operators say they'll register it commercially then the council will look at an emergency tender.

'It is important to note that in law the council is unable to intervene in a competitive market.'
Very competitive market isn't it in Cheshire East. Alderley Edge left with no buses and the only other bus in Wilmslow is funded. Even at the Macclesfield end, there is very small duplication there with other routes. It's just an easy way for them to get out of funding the 130.