Arriva North West - Bootle Depot

[Bevan Price]

RE: Arriva North West - Bootle Depot

(24/01/2013 11:57)bolton bus basher Wrote:  the 15 year rule is a joke really, why should a bus be judged by its age and not by what condition its in? step buses yes they should get withdrawn as early as possible but low floors if they are 15 years old and are still in good condition and are reliable they should continue in service but thats just my opinion

Possibly because politicians are involved in making decisions, and "it seems a good idea not to use old buses". In my opinion, "politics" and "logical / sensible ideas" are often incompatible.