First Manchester

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RE: First Manchester

(02/01/2013 18:11)SF07 Wrote:  

(02/01/2013 15:17)FirstGroup Wrote:  Suprised that First have no put the fares up yet , think it was January 2nd when they increased last year

Might be possible to see some changes at the end of the month, as that's when the SaveManchester and SaveOldham fare offers are suppose to end. Could be possible that the offer is extended or perhaps the cheaper fares will be extended into Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Tameside.

I'm more than certain that the cheaper fares that are offered in Oldham and M60 areas will be extended to other towns as the same rules that include the boundaries.

They are a fantastic addition for those who don't travel far and were once paying extautionate fares to get to places only a mile or two around the corner. For example I had to pay £4.20 to get to Oldham Town Centre and back. That journey itself took 20 minutes on a good day - I can walk faster.

Can I ask if anyone would be able to supply me with a list of all the Citaros in service and their depot allocation? By this I mean of course the Greater Manchester examples

I would also like to point out that First have a year to find suitable midibuses for the 415 - the PVR of this route is about 7 or 8 now though it could be 6. I have considered the Optare Solo M950s from the Pioneer Depot though I highly doubt this as they are an asset to that fleet and I don't think the depot manager would see them leave any time soon, though needs must be.