Stagecoach Manchester

[Mayneway]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester

(10/10/2014 19:42)Dentonian Wrote:  Did he literally say "in January", or *from* January? Although there is no specific date yet for the delivery of the MMC's, I would have thought their arrival might allow cascades to start to replace the oldest Magics, but don't forget there are also 9 (I think) Enviro400s still on loan at HE, which are expected to leave in the coming months as well. Overall, there are now about 80 Magics, with the introduction of the 141, so I can't see them being replaced inside a calender month - let alone the month that is most likely to see the most weather related operational problems. As regards more "environmentally friendly", this might technically be achieved simply by replacing 1998/9 built Tridents with refurbished 2002 examples (ie. the other 10 ex London examples - once the four at Birkenhead come here).
I also doubt the Magic brand will be dropped - especially in the middle of the academic year. As for "tatty", I think that's an exaggeration. Unless they have torn seats uopstairs, I can't see how they can be regarded as any more tatty than a Metro strewn (partially) plastic seated Enviro400. Sounds like some trendy Student basing their whole "travel experience" on the composition of the registration plate.

It would have been FROM January although I would have thought if they were replacing some of the fleet and possibly doing away with the magic brand then the end of the academic year would have been a better option.

The tweet did come from a student who was comparing Magic buses to Firsts brand new vehicles used on competing services. I agree with you in that the Magic buses arnt that bad after all it's a cheap 'no frills' service.

With regards to the brand. It will be interesting to see what does happen. Rumours have been around for a good couple of years about the Magic brand being dropped for a more corporate look, and although the brand does it's job it is slightly outdated.