Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan
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RE: Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan
Stagecoach would take a massive dislike to franchising as Manchester is their most profitable region where they (practically) have a monopoly on the entire south of Manchester (which was mostly proven to carry passengers) and Wigan areas. I think it could be compared to the likes of buses in Blackpool and Edinburgh where the major operator (owned by the council) holds a substancial demand in the area whilst providing a standard experience of service (similar to that of Stagecoach) whilst running more as a public service rather than maximising profits. The major point about franchising is that passengers should be the forefront of bus use. Due to the likes of Stagecoach losing routes (X41, X5, 370) passengers have lost out because they are less likely to buy multi-operator tickets because they cost more. By having a set fare that goes direct to TfGM the operators won't be able to force SystemOne (and the like) to make fares cost more with savings being passed to the customers. The more customers you start to get (which if there is more frequent and direct routes this can attract) the more efficient public transport can be. Play City Bus Manager? I've compiled collections from different bus mods helpfully created by the community: https://steamcommunity.com/id/dounowhoia...id=1364210 _________________ Play "Bus Simulator 18" on PC, check out my "Finglands" bus mod: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/f...2122981042 |
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