Oakwood Travel (Classic Bus North West)

[james]

RE: Oakwood Travel (Classic Bus North West)

(17/11/2015 20:58)Dentonian Wrote:  3. WRONG. The only vehicles allowed to stop/wait at a bus stop are the emergency services whilst on an emergency call, and buses/coaches REGISTERED to stop/pick up/set down at that stop. In other words, if it ain't on the stop plate, it shouldn't stop there. As regards stops in Manchester city centre specifically; you are correct that it is not TFGM's responsibility directly, but any operator wishing to introduce new or even increase existing services must get permission from the City Council as part of the TRO in the central area. This is why (for instance) First had to kick alternate 81s and the 88s out of Oldham Street, when other services were increased.

slightly wrong any vehicle with a pcv license can stop in any bus stop unless stated on the tro time plate (no stopping except local service etc). operators dont need permission to stop by mcc that is why daytrippers can use albert sq to pick up and drop off. if they needed permission tourism would lower etc etc

i know this as i was a ceo for mcc during the uk north aka gm buses saga on 192s and 42s

the 81/88 was due to limited space on the stand which led to congestion further up. same with match day 216 using stand opp weathespoons