Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

[iMarkeh]

RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots
I don't know what the heck I have said wrong now. I am just applying logic into the situation. Stagecoach wouldn't have dropped the X22 if it made money. Therefore now the 22 is back up for grabs, there would be no reason for them to take it on commercially. It is probably just being registered so they can charge fares. Even if they cancel it in a week, they won't lose as much as if the 4 buses for free. Recoup the losses which they are likely to make.
Companies take on routes temporarily to help out. Just like when GHA went bust and when Fairbrothers had the fire WOB helped out. Ease the blow to passengers while things get sorted.

Unless passenger numbers have gone up rapidly since the X22, Stagecoach couldn't make the 2 buses work. Why would 4 buses work? (given Heswall - Arrowe Park is served by the 471/472 and West Kirby - Moreton is ran by the 38).

I think the best thing we can all do is wait and see now. We have all put forward ideas of what we think will happen and why so lets see what the next few days brings. With the giants going on and thing happening, I think everything will be up in the air today. On Monday, Merseytravel should be able to sort a lot more out as the major city event won't be taking up so much time.