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Merseytravel gain London Style Bus Powers - MTL0201 - 14/06/2012 15:14

Interesting article in todays Echo, Merseytravel would have London style bus powers to set routes & fares in Weeks.

RE: Merseytravel gain London Style Bus Powers - P450 SWX - 14/06/2012 15:39

What's is all this about never been London so how does it work
Nothing on the echo mobile site

RE: Merseytravel gain London Style Bus Powers - Phil - 14/06/2012 15:57

Not seen the article and I can't find it on the Echo website, but is this basically the start of bus regulation on Merseyside?

RE: Merseytravel gain London Style Bus Powers - Vbg111v - 14/06/2012 17:22

(14/06/2012 15:57)Phil Wrote:  Not seen the article and I can't find it on the Echo website, but is this basically the start of bus regulation on Merseyside?

Basically yes. It seems an odd thing to introduce outside the capital though. Just had a look, can't find it either.

RE: Merseytravel gain London Style Bus Powers - M113 YKC - 14/06/2012 18:08

(14/06/2012 17:22)Vbg111v Wrote:  
(14/06/2012 15:57)Phil Wrote:  Not seen the article and I can't find it on the Echo website, but is this basically the start of bus regulation on Merseyside?
Just had a look, can't find it either.
The article is on the top of page 18! Smile

RE: Merseytravel gain London Style Bus Powers - T42 PVM - 14/06/2012 18:18

tell me more Big Grin

RE: Merseytravel gain London Style Bus Powers - CX54 DKD - 14/06/2012 18:37

Have you got a link to the article please 27701?

RE: Merseytravel gain London Style Bus Powers - T42 PVM - 14/06/2012 19:17

is this something that MIGHT happen or WILL happen?

RE: Merseytravel gain London Style Bus Powers - wirralbus - 14/06/2012 19:25

Its something that Labour aspires to introduce , but there may be a legal challenge from First , Stagecoach and Arriva .

RE: Merseytravel gain London Style Bus Powers - CX54 DKD - 14/06/2012 19:31

(14/06/2012 19:25)wirralbus Wrote:  ...but there may be a legal challenge from First , Stagecoach and Arriva .
I wouldn't be surprised at a legal challenge if it was pushed through as surely it would mean reduced profit for them? And that would be in addition to the removal of their current 'freedom' to operate.