Manchester Bus Franchising

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RE: Manchester Bus Franchising

(24/06/2019 21:58)Olympian2100 Wrote:  Steve Rotherham will not use Franchising. On Merseyside Partnership has been successful with ridership up 16% in the last four years and passenger satisfaction at around 92%.Could be the lower fares and all-operator season/day tickets Merseytravel offer.

Great for the public, less so for operators (think Avon Buses, who blamed low fares for their demise).

Meanwhile, back in Manchester, Stagecoach's statement nails it totally as regards the funding of the model. For example, where is the money coming from to pay for 16-18 year olds to travel free ?

Pie....sky....end of.