Greater Manchester Franchising Tranche 3

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RE: Greater Manchester Franchising Tranche 3

(30/03/2024 13:23)NorthernCounties Wrote:  As with the other tranches, there will be no independent bus operators running services in greater Manchester for TfGM. Stotts and nexus move both lost out.
The whole of GM franchising has always been geared for the big companies, despite promises from Burnham

Something like Stockport small would permit an operator like Belle Vue to have placed a bid, without requiring them to significantly expand their public bus services.