Greater Manchester Tenders

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RE: Greater Manchester Tenders

(14/01/2022 15:52)knutstransport Wrote:  That was my thinking. Plus evening services tend to have lower loadings so the minimum capacity will probably be lower, meaning more flexibility on which vehicles meet the requirements.

It was rumoured Cheshire East council invited Go Goodwins to bid for the 391/392 contract, rather than Go Goodwins noticing a Stockport service was out-to-tender with Cheshire East and bidding for it. I wonder if TfGM needed to do the same with an evening service in Altrincham, close to the Cheshire border.

Which vehicles are suitable for the low bridge?

Cheshire East approached several operators regarding the 391/392 and apparently Go Goodwins were the only company interested.
Although Cheshire East claimed it was due to covid they struggled to get any interest in the contract when MCT informed them they were closing in April 2020, covid and lockdown fell at the right time, giving them an extended period to try and get the contract picked up.