North West Bus Service Changes due to Coronavirus outbreak

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RE: North West Bus Service Changes due to Coronavirus outbreak

(18/06/2020 14:22)Mayneway Wrote:  CEC were made aware of MCTs plan to close at the end of January/beginning Feb well before the pandemic and before anyone knew what effect it would have so do you really believe they had nothing in place.
I’ve heard snippets as to why Diamond are not running it directly but apparently they have a good working relationship with Go Goodwins!

The exact wording in the article is "Due to the pandemic, it was not possible for a replacement operator to be found" so that could mean whoever was interested was no longer interested once they realised journeys other than those for shopping, work or medical needs were being banned and that any drivers showing symptoms which could be COVID-19 would be ordered to remain at home. It's worth noting both High Peak and D&G reduced their service levels (both for subsided and commercial services) around a week after Boris Johnson had said "Those who can work from home, should do so" and then a couple of days after he announced lockdown restrictions, they reduced services further.

The article also confirms TSS have been using the Flexibus vehicles to transport key workers during the period while the service hasn't operated.