Buses Bill

[wirralbus]

RE: Buses Bill

(18/05/2016 17:17)Barney Wrote:  As I understand it, as in London, any operator could bid to run a route but the hours of operation, fares, frequency and vehicle type would be determined by the mayor's office. The successful bidder would have exclusive rights to run the service so QBP's such as 10, 14, 82, 86 etc. will be a thing of the past.

It may well be that the franchises would be in bundles of say five routes so that no operator would be able just to bid for the most lucrative routes. In essence this is what was the situation prior to 1986 except for the fact that the bus companies will now remain in private rather than public ownership.

Now a case of wait and see how it will pan out , this will be the biggest change in buses since 26 October 1986 when it eventually happens .