First Group Speculation

[Metroline1511]

RE: First Group Speculation

(04/11/2012 10:14)Nicholas Wrote:  

(03/11/2012 21:29)Metroline1511 Wrote:  I wonder whether Stagecoach Manchester Megariders will be valid on these routes?

I would have thought so, as the Manchester Megarider is valid within the whole of Greater Manchester. It is already valid on the 113 and 125 within the region.

Quote:I wonder whether there will be any reshuffle of routes between Wigan and other garages prior to the sell-off?

No, everything that is at Wigan will transfer to Stagecoach, and I think this does include the X34. I'm not aware of any services transferring into Wigan (I had wondered if the 12/25/26 might have been lumped in).

Thanks Nicholas, I didn't know that Megariders were already valid on routes 113 and 125 within Gr Manchester.

For all the speculation about First retrieving the more profitable routes at Wigan, it seems that First knew they would gain little in terms of proceeds without divesting these routes too.