Liverpool City Region Bus Franchising

[MTL0201]

RE: Liverpool City Region Bus Franchising
Here's a ludicrous issue when the X3 starts under franchising next weekend

Merseytravel
@Merseytravel
Hello, Yes, that’s correct. A standard Merseytravel Metro ticket would not be valid for the entire X3 journey from St Helens to LJLA because the route crosses into Halton. The ticket would cover the Merseyside section, but an additional fare would be required for the section within Halton, including around Pex Hill/Cronton College. - Thanks K

https://x.com/Merseytravel/status/2092215252045750381

I thought the idea of franchising was to get rid of these anomalies & & allow travel throughout the route.