Manchester Community Transport

[iMarkeh]

RE: Manchester Community Transport

(15/02/2018 22:13)Brickmill Wrote:  What do D&G charge between Alty and Hale Barns (no "e", btw)? TFGM rules are that Operators can't charge more than the "commercial" equivalent for any given distance - albeit it only has the power to dictate single fares. Subsidised Operators can charge less. So, I suppose its possible that the 288 could be cheaper than the 88 for the same section. Daft/confusing as this may be, there are precedents. For instance, Reddish, Bulls Head to Reddish Houldsworth Square (1.2 miles according to the AA) is £2 single on subsidised service 42A, but £2.50 on commercial 203. Both services are run by Stagecoach. 42A is only subsidised between Reddish and East Didsbury btw, before anyone asks why TFGM are subsidising services along Wilmslow Road!

MCT is only around really as a company to provide a service where Stagecoach and the likes would charge too much. Basically ran in the public interest. Stagecoach and D&G are ran for a profit whether that be to improve services or money for the directors profits is a different matter. The point is they are there for profit. With MCT, they get the same money from TFGM if they make £2 or £20,000 it isn't an issue for them, they get paid the same.