First Manchester

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RE: First Manchester

(23/12/2012 17:15)SF07 Wrote:  

(23/12/2012 14:12)Polo Mint Wrote:  Sorry if this is a stupid question, but why on earth would First give up routes like the 512 and 513 after they have recently been awarded them and are getting paid by TfGM to operate them?

After reading the TfGMC documents, I'm wondering whether TfGM aren't happy with First's reliability on the route and have cancelled the contract with them to give another company a chance. 516/584 Sunday daytime service also up for grabs, so may have also been part of that contract.

Certainly got plenty of choice for a replacement operator for those services with Rossendalebus, Maytree, Arriva, SLT and maybe even Stagecoach.

well i got told today that arriva bolton depot have not gone in for the 512/513 and i really dont see SLT going in for it due to lack of room i expect maytree to get it as out of the remaining names they would be best for it