Greater Manchester Franchising

[Mayneway]

RE: Greater Manchester Franchising

(31/03/2021 12:31)dounowhoiam Wrote:  Establishments like cinemas, restaurants, nightclubs, pubs which generally have been what evening buses help to cater for haven't been open or if so have had reduced capacity which is why the numbers are so low.

Due to social distancing, peak buses are reaching capacity much quicker despite the lower numbers. Office based staff can primarily work from home rather than commuting via car but there will still be key workers like myself who do go by bus for work.

One thing to also note is that the Council have reclaimed some of the city centre car parks, and as part of their environmental changes may make it more difficult/costly for those still commuting into the city centre:
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...3-19141302
As the availability of used cars dwindles and regulation on petrol/diesel strictens, it may make it more appealing to commute via public transport. The key is that services need to be made appealing with reassurances that it is safe to use.

We won't know the full path of usage until time after lockdown has elapsed, but as long as the services are still there once the passenger's need them that is what matters.

But again how can we talk about life after lockdown when we have just been told there is every possibility of a third lockdown.
And my comment about buses being quieter in the evenings, they are generally quieter during the day. Yes they get slightly busier at peak but nothing like what they were pre covid.