Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan

[iMarkeh]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan

(30/09/2020 23:59)Mayneway Wrote:  There not taking any drivers on and doubt that will change anytime soon. All the trainee drivers were laid off in April as DVSA wernt testing and stagecoach subsequently told them all they were no longer needed. Many drivers are working out of different depots because of a loss of work and I suppose it remains to be seen if any operators start to reduce evening services with this curfew etc.

Will any reductions to evenings be made though as the Covid Service Grant thing is still going so aren't operators no better or worse off by continuing to provide services. I'd think services are ok as well until about half 10-11pm (departing from Manchester) as people are partying in the streets now instead of bars so by the time people get to a bus, it should keep some buses ticking over.

The only area in Manchester I can see having reductions as a result of the curfew is the overnight buses. 43s, 192s, Magics but they are night buses not evenings (Unless that is what you meant, if it is, apologies). Reductions due to lack of staff however is being seen elsewhere so could it just be a matter of time before Manchesters high (more than every 10 mins) frequency services get a hit so that less frequent services are maintained.