Manchester bus franchising

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RE: Manchester bus franchising

(29/06/2023 23:50)Mrboo Wrote:  There always going to be the first buyer and most likely there was a good deal put on the table for being the first to order. 3 months is not really a big deal as they will just hire in buses if needs be and the warranty will pay for it. The LTs had issues in London when new. Metrobus in Crawley have just started to use their 20 Wright Hydroliner fleet and am sure they will have bugs in their buses.

Of course there is a first buyer. But, a demonstrator vehicle should have been extensively tested to see if it was actually up to the required standard. Clearly, it isn't.

In what world is it acceptable or "not a big deal" for a fleet of buses, especially one purchased with taxpayer money, to be delivered in a condition where they aren't ready to enter service for another three months? I think you'll find that is very much a big deal.