Manchester bus franchising

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RE: Manchester bus franchising

(04/03/2023 00:14)Mrboo Wrote:  if route is currently run from a GM depot it is within scope for franchising. But if the route depot is outside of GM it will be commercial but they will need a permit and will have to take GM bus fares and passes as far as I know.

It'll be similar to London, were you can operate non TFL services from depots outside TFL area, into TFL area, but have to apply to TFL for a London Service Permit to operate such services.