Greater Manchester Service Changes

[Mayneway]

RE: Greater Manchester Service Changes

(09/01/2021 14:30)iMarkeh Wrote:  217/44 has specific mention in the document that it was introduced as a Diamond efficiency measure. Splitting the route COULD save money in the long run if 2 different operators run the routes (Stotts may not have the resources for a 4 bus tender but may have them for a 2 bus tender. The higher the tender PVR, the less bidders you get and then the more the service costs).

As for your Ashton suggestion, what does that look like in terms of PVR compared to current?

The 217 and 44 should have always been left how they were, as should the 18. All you do by combining the routes is to make them more unreliable.
Not sure what the current PVR is on the Ashton circulars but originally it was a closed door deal where first pulled off and stagecoach registered on the same day - most probably negotiated by TFGM to save them some money only it’s not worked.