Greater Manchester Franchising Tranche 3

[M60lad]

RE: Greater Manchester Franchising Tranche 3
Does Magicbus as a brand still exist though as despite the branding nearly every day there's normally at least a couple of standard Stagecoach vehicles on 142/143s?

Also with £2 fare scheme I'm sure that there's no difference in fares on a 142/143 then there is on other routes on Wilmslow Road/University Corridor.