Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

[SandyDrew]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral

(09/04/2013 11:30)polarbear Wrote:  Does anyone know when the outcome of the OFT referral of Stagecoach's takeover of First's operations on the Wirral will be known?

The OFT website indicates 11th April as the expected decision date.

http://www.oft.gov.uk/OFTwork/mergers/Mergers_Cases/

[Neukit]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral
The first of the B7TL/Gemini's are due to be collected later this week for the journey north to Fife.

[rod_259]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral

(09/04/2013 18:22)Neukit Wrote:  The first of the B7TL/Gemini's are due to be collected later this week for the journey north to Fife.

Now these are departing can anyone provide an update on the situation with repaints, disposals and replace vehicles. I know repaints have been going on steadily since the takeover.

[polarbear]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral

(09/04/2013 11:48)SandyDrew Wrote:  

(09/04/2013 11:30)polarbear Wrote:  Does anyone know when the outcome of the OFT referral of Stagecoach's takeover of First's operations on the Wirral will be known?

The OFT website indicates 11th April as the expected decision date.

http://www.oft.gov.uk/OFTwork/mergers/Mergers_Cases/

Thanks - much appreciated.

One wonders if that's a favourable outcome whether Stagecoach will start to have a look at the routes/timetables anytime soon? Overheard a driver saying that they weren't keen on being part of the QP on the Chester - Liverpool run & he wasn't expecting it to last for much longer?

[T42 PVM (Moderator)]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral
he will be on about the tickets accepted, look at the other QBP to this one mate

[polarbear]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral

(10/04/2013 09:33)bolton bus basher Wrote:  he will be on about the tickets accepted, look at the other QBP to this one mate

Oh probably. However, I can't see this particular QPB lasting if acceptance of tickets is to become an issue.

[T42 PVM (Moderator)]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral
i agree there as a 40 min service from arriva is a bit of a joke

[St Helens Rider]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral
As I have daid before, I think both the Wirral QBP's are a joke are both are unbalanced (Stagecoach have most of the 1/2 and all Evening/Sunday journeys and Arriva have all the Evening journeys on 471/472).

[Jack]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral
I think all QBP's are a joke!

[mbonwick]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral
All the Wirral QBPs were drafted in such a way as to try and maximise profitiability for the struggling First depots. I'd imagine this situation is on the verge of changing now that Stagecoach are in.

The OFT should release their decision at some point tomorrow.