Stagecoach Manchester

[Southernsofty]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester

(29/05/2013 22:40)WhiteVanMan Wrote:  

(29/05/2013 21:57)ace Wrote:  

(29/05/2013 20:34)Neukit Wrote:  They aren't really suited to operation in "out of town" areas, which predominate in many of the Stagecoach UK Bus operations.

Which probably explains why there are none at Ashton depot, as they do a lot of out of town and short journey routes.

It would appear that some people are mis-understanding what Neukit & Bonwick, are saying.

So, I will have a go!

1) If a Hybrid were to breakdown (I have lost count on how postings there have been about them breaking down) in the centre of Manchester, the next bus is only minutes away, whereas if a bus was to breakdown in the lakes, the next bus could be an hour or more away.

2) As a Hybrid bus cause less pollution, then a normal bus, there is greater health benefits for the population of large urban areas like Manchester, then large rural areas, like the Lake District.

OK thanks for that Whitevanman.
It has been 'implied' that Hybrids are particularly efficient in hilly areas, anyone know if that is true?