Stagecoach Manchester

[Mayneway]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester
As I regular user of the 168/169 I would say the problem of grouping, mainly towards Ashton can be blaimed on roadworks, schools and parked cars but I see the main problem being the driver changeovers at belle Vue.

Bus 1 is on time and goes straight through with no changeover. Bus two running a few mins late pulls into belle Vue so drivers can change over. This all depends on drivers but it can take between 5 and 10 mins for the bus to set off again at which point bus 3 is right behind. Bus 1 hasn't got too far ahead as it's picking up the masses from the stops ahead - hence why you often get the buses in twos or threes.

Carnt really comment on journeys the other way as I rarely travel beyond Droylsden but outbound journeys from Ashton were effected on Saturday afternoon by a dumped Firsr Solo on the stand infront in the bus station meaning drivers on Ashton circs had to load behind it hindering 168/169's from setting off on time.