Bus Franchising in Greater Manchester

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RE: Bus Franchising in Greater Manchester

(19/01/2018 18:24)Nicholas Wrote:  However bus usage in London IS falling, and the network is being cut. Also, TfL has to shore up the bus network to the tune of £1.8 million per day.

True! But its a more moderate fall and expected to be a temporary blip due to the opening of numerous rail lines in recent years and major roadworks across TfL which are mostly due to be completed soon. Just as importantly, it has identified the biggest longer term drops in patronage are on routes where speeds are declining, and they have the powers to try and find answers to that.
All the signs are that without Reform, GM's decline in patronage will further accelerate, as stability gets worse and fare rises continue to outstrip inflation by at least 3:1 - unless you live in Swinton, of course!