Oakwood Travel (Classic Bus North West)

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RE: Classic Bus North West

(25/12/2013 21:51)robertclark125 Wrote:  I can see what you're getting at. I think I know the real reason they went for bendies. It probably had nothing to do with capacity. No, it was more the case of something that caught the eye. In that regard, the bendies worked; everyone noticed. They may have caught peoples eye, it's a pity those people didn't catch the bus.

Although it would add to running times, I had suggested before calling in at Preston. That would make the service Blackpool - Preston - Manchester. It would also give folk the choice of Blackpool - Preston.

Then again, look at their route 12. If they extended that into St. Annes, and kept it all year round, it would provide a faster link into Blackpool. Wise thinking now.

If only they thought like you...! I can understand why companies want to expand, but I really don't see the sense in them going out of their mind (randomly) like ClassicBus did with their RedRocket and 80 (the latter being a huge commitment) in such a short period of time.

Why don't companies start with one service and expand on that to make it better, expanding in small steps by branching off of that route to provide a better service for its identified customer base whilst expanding (as such)? Your idea regarding the 12 is a perfect example - improving what they've already established alongside expanding into a new market! Or have I lost the plot?