Manchester bus franchising

[Mayneway]

RE: Manchester bus franchising

(29/01/2023 11:33)Barney Wrote:  No. As I have mentioned earlier, the problem with the lack of adequate tendered services is the sharp reduction in funding from central government especially since 2010 when a harsh austerity policy was implemented.

Also, the lack of people willing to work in certain sectors including bus operation has become a UK-wide issue over many years and has become critical since February 2020.

Absolute rubbish. About 4 years ago the company I worked for at the time suddenly won a load of evening tenders doing tiny circulars around estates with high car ownership. They ran hourly and carried fresh air. Yet a well used tendered evening service was cut because they felt there was adequate alternatives.

Go look at TFGM’s portfolio of property they own and rent out and what they get back in rent, then tell me they cut the tendered network because of austerity.